If you want to really add a splash of excitement to academics, then transform water balloons into learning games! In addition to being a great activity to do together, I always find … [Read more...]
Movement Break Ideas for the Classroom
Most teachers and parents have probably experienced first hand how "antsy" kids can get after sitting at school all day long. It may not be the children's fault they can't sit still … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Academic Benefits of Playgrounds
We all know that playgrounds are amazing places for children to run around, get exercise, and play with their friends. But, did you know that when kids play on a playground, they are … [Read more...]
3 Moves that Boost Brain Power
We all could benefit from boosting our brain power, especially our kids. There are LOTS of ways to boost brain power out there, but few are more convenient and as simple as these 3 … [Read more...]
You “Move” Tube
Watching TV is notorious for being a sedentary, thoughtless activity and unfortunately, many kids are watching way too much of it. Watching TV is even easier as internet channels like … [Read more...]
Running Race Cars
Start your engines.... ready, set, GO! Get your child's engine up and running with this adorable race car game. You probably know the importance of making sure your child gets enough … [Read more...]
Multipurpose Dice Game
Are you looking for easy ways to sneak some more exercise and learning into your child's day? Look no further as this multipurpose dice game is a simple solution to get your child … [Read more...]
5 Educational Spray Bottle Games
There seems to be some kind of fascination that kids have with spray bottles! What better way to sneak some educational value into an already motivating game than to incorporate … [Read more...]
Rainbow Running
Try out this activity that combines the best of gross motor and sensory play into one colorful, energetic game! By playing this game, your child will reap the benefits of exercise, … [Read more...]
Watch TV Smarter
Watch TV Smarter? What?? Please don't confuse the title with the idea that TV may really make your child smarter. Yes, there are some educational shows that do contain some learning … [Read more...]
Jump and Learn
Want to learn a great way to spice up learning, especially with how to read and spelling practice? Try this jump and learn game! It's simple to set up and it's actually a much more … [Read more...]
Smarter Fishing Game
Want to try a new spin on this old classic? This version of the fishing game adds extra elements to foster academic learning, and motor skill development, with the same excitement that … [Read more...]
Love Toss
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to incorporate movement into your child's day? This game is so simple to put together and to play, but don't let the simplicity fool you.... this … [Read more...]
What is “W-Sitting”?
What is W-Sitting? You may have heard the term "w-sitting" before and not known exactly what it means. "W-sitting" refers to the "W" shape that a child's legs look when he is sitting … [Read more...]
You’ve Got Mail!
Young children, especially toddlers and preschoolers love to act out different jobs and to engage in pretend play scenarios where they are “working”. This “You’ve Got Mail” game taps … [Read more...]