KEH 044: The Psychology of Play

The Psychology of Play See Performing for Children from a Fresh Perspective Play is such a big part of a child’s life, and it’s astounding at times how we as kids entertainers often don’t think about the psychology behind it and view what we do in its light. Professional clown Adam Zimmerman has made it…

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What Makes Little Kids Laugh

What Makes Little Kids Laugh

Last time I discussed why children love repetition and how you can use this bit of knowledge in your kids shows. In this article, we’ll explore what makes little kids laugh.

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Become a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 6

Kids Entertainer Hub Games Guide with Clayton Poland

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…

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Become a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 4

Kids Entertainer Hub Games Guide with Clayton Poland

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…

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Become a Games Leader — A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 3

Three colored pieces of paper on which are written "Keep It Simple!"

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,…

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Become a Games Leader – A Kids Entertainer’s Guide Part 2

Kids Entertainer Hub Games Guide with Clayton Poland

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…

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