11 Games That Teach Kids Kindness

Top picks for games that teach kids kindness

Peek-a-Zoo by Duck Duck Moose (Free)

Recommended age: 2+
Tots learn to recognize emotions, behaviors with this cute app.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Wee You-Things ($2.99)

Recommended age: 3+
Colorful, interactive book lets kids celebrate diversity
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Touch and Learn – Emotions (Free)

Recommended age: 4+
Free app builds emotional awareness; best with adult input
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Avokiddo Emotions ($2.99)

Recommended age: 4+
Hilarious and creative way for little ones to see emotions
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Andriod, Fire phone, Kindle Fire

Who Am I? Race Awareness Game ($2.99)

Recommended age: 5+
Discussion starter for kids and parents to play together
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

My DPS ($1.99)

Recommended age: 6+
Fantastic app teaches emotions and coping strategies for kids
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

Herotopia (Free)

Recommended age: 7+
Online world in which kids become heroes by combating bullys
Devices: Mac, Windows

Mama Mae: Mookey by Alicia Keys ($1.99)

Recommended age: 7+
Beautiful graphics, music, and story send anti-bullying message
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Stop, Breathe & Think (Free)

Recommended age: 10+
Appealing tool guides meditation and promotes compassion
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

Half the Sky Movement: The Game (Free)

Recommended age: 13+
Empowering sim explores women’s issues and activism
Devices: Facebook

Gone Home ($19.99)

Recommended age: 15+
Terrific narrative game tackles tough teen identity issues
Devices: Linux, Mac, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

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Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.