Posts Tagged ‘kid psychology’
Become 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 MoreKEH 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…
Read MoreWhat 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.
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…
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