Posts Tagged ‘clayton poland’
KEH049: Props-Free Kids Games You Can Use
Props-Free Kids Games You Can Use Take the fun to the next level by adding these super-simple props-free kids games to your show. In this episode, we got civil engineer AND expert games leader Clayton Poland to share not just his go-to games but also the techniques he uses to run children’s games smoothly. Here…
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 7
Step 7 to Becoming an Amazing Games Leader:Â Kill It Before It Dies! Last time we talked about how important it is to be like a cheerleader when leading children’s games. And here, in the final installment of this series, we’ll talk about one last tip you need to keep in mind to be a successful…
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 6
Step 6 to Becoming an Amazing Games Leader: Become a Cheerleader Last time we talked about what questions to avoid when leading kids’ games. Now we’ll talk about something completely different: the importance of being a cheerleader when leading children’s games. But before we start, let me be clear. By saying you become a cheerleader, I’m…
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 5
Step 5 to Becoming an Amazing Games Leader: Don’t Ask Questions! In my previous article, I wrote about the importance of sticking to a single rule when leading children’s games. Now I’ll go into step 5: ask no questions.
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 4
Step 4 to Becoming an Amazing Games Leader: You Need Only One Rule! Last time I talked about the importance of keeping things simple when leading kids games. This time I’ll let you into the next step: keeping just a single rule. Let me ask you something. Have you ever been to an event where, before…
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader — A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 3
Step 3 to Becoming an Amazing Games Leader: Simple Is Better! In my previous post, I discussed how important it is to create healthy competition during kids games. Now I’ll go into the third secret to always turn your games into a hit: keep things simple. Simple Games Work After years as a children’s entertainer,…
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 2
Hi. I’m Clayton Poland from West Monroe in Louisiana. In my previous post, I mentioned I play games for a living and I discussed Part One of my seven-part series on how to lead kids games like a pro—all put together especially for Kids Entertainer Hub readers. Now here is Part Two. Read on and find…
Read MoreBecome a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 1
Games For Kids Entertainers Hi, I’m Clayton Poland from West Monroe in Louisiana. Believe it or not I play games for a living (and yes, I’m a big kid at heart). Kids Entertainer Hub is such a great platform to discuss how including games into whatever area of children’s entertainment you work in. You will love…
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