Kids Play Smarter is happy to introduce Tracey Clayton, a guest blogger and a mother of 3, so she knows quite a bit about kids and school. Here's her tips on helping your child love … [Read more...]
How to Teach Handwriting To Kids
Unfortunately, many schools have eliminated teaching one of the most critical elements of education: handwriting. Although children are expected to write legibly, many have never been … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Game
Do you need a quick and easy kids' Christmas game that incorporates movement and learning in a festive way? Try out this "12 Days of Christmas Game" which is sure to be a hit at school, … [Read more...]
Building Kid Cottages
Think about some of your favorite childhood memories. They probably involve times when you were creating, building, playing, and imagining with your family and friends. Pass those … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids Pencil Grasp
Pencil grasps can be a difficult concept for kids to master. Pencil grasps require hand strength, motor planning and coordination, plus a little instruction along the way. Give your … [Read more...]
Feed Your Need to Chew: Choose Chewies
When you feel nervous, what's your go-to stress relief? Biting your nails? Chewing gum? Gnawing on pen caps? Eating? If this sounds like you or your child, your actions may be saying … [Read more...]
The Teaching Turkey
Looking for ways to "sneak" in some academics into craft time? This Teaching Turkey game combines the fine motor skills needed for a craft project with the academic practice of a … [Read more...]
Scissor Secrets that make Cutting Easy
Learning how to cut is a big milestone for your child and cutting skills are expected to be mastered by elementary school. Yet learning how to properly hold and manipulate scissors can … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Calm Down Without Anyone Knowing
It's not easy being a kid in schools these days. Things like high pressure testing, a fast-paced work curriculum, trying to "fit in", and bullying are stressful issues that kids have … [Read more...]
Autism Behavioral Tracking Tool (Birdhouse)
If your child has autism, you probably know the all too well the roller coaster ride it can feel like. The ups and downs, good and bad days, accomplishments and disappointments. Many … [Read more...]
7 Uses for Left Over Candy
Think about all candy your child accumulates at parties surrounding birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter. You probably don't want your child … [Read more...]
Easiest Way to Tie Shoes
Want to learn the easiest way to tie shoes? Being able to tie your own shoes can feel like a right of passage for kids and in their minds, it's what can transform them into official … [Read more...]
Musical Monster Mash Game
Looking for a great game to play this Halloween that gets kids moving, laughing, and having fun (and doesn't involve more candy?) Try out this Musical Monster Mash Game, an activity … [Read more...]
Calming Clothing for Kids
Kids Play Smarter is happy to partner with Calming Clothing for Kids for this sponsored post about clothing products that aides in calming kids behaviors by calming their … [Read more...]
Applesauce Etch-O-Sketch
Motivating children to learn new academic concepts like letters, numbers, words, and shapes can be challenging. You may have tried using worksheets and notecards, but those methods … [Read more...]
Shape-O-Lantern
Skip out on the pumpkin carving mess and instead grab some felt pieces to make this adorable shape-o-lantern that your little 'pumpkins' will love! The … [Read more...]
Nature’s Treasure Hunt
With all the recent popularity of the Pokemon Go game, it is easy to see that people really enjoy walking around when they are looking for things to find. This nature's treasure hunt … [Read more...]
Money Saving Therapy Swaps
There are several sensory tools or "tricks of the trade" that therapists often use to help kids succeed in the classroom and at home, including things like increasing attention span and … [Read more...]
Calming Cozy Cocoon
This calming cozy cocoon activity is as relaxing as it sounds, and is so incredibly easy to do that you may be kicking yourself for not having thought of it sooner. The concept of … [Read more...]
Healthy Halloween Party Snacks
Most kids love everything about Halloween... costumes (they always choose superhero capes), decorations, parties, games, and sweets. Between school parties, family and friend get … [Read more...]