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Water Balloon Learning Games

July 3, 2017 by Amy Smith

Play water balloon games with an educational twist. Perfect for children who are learning spelling words, numbering, order, and size comparisons.

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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: education, learning activities

Movement Break Ideas for the Classroom

January 14, 2017 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: kids exercise, movement activities, school activities

12 Days of Christmas Game

December 14, 2016 by Amy Smith

Incorporate movement, exercise, learning, and fun into this 12 Days of Christmas Game that goes along with the 12 Days of Christmas song. Try it with your kids!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: Christmas games, learning activities, movement activities

Building Kid Cottages

December 9, 2016 by Amy Smith

Develop problem solving skills, team work, creativity, and pride with these kid cottage kits. They put hands on playing back into a child's day!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: building, kid cottages, learning activities

Musical Monster Mash Game

October 13, 2016 by Amy Smith

This DIY Halloween game for kids is a spin on musical chairs and gets kids moving, laughing, and having fun. Enjoy it at your next Halloween party!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: learning games, movement activities

Nature’s Treasure Hunt

September 19, 2016 by Amy Smith

Outdoor activity that encourages kids to hunt for nature's treasures while getting exercise and boosting math and science skills

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: academic activities, outdoor activity, science

Academic Benefits of Playgrounds

August 11, 2016 by Amy Smith

Playgrounds offer academic benefits like improving handwriting and classroom performance.

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Handwriting Help Tagged With: academic activities, learning activities, playgrounds

3 Moves that Boost Brain Power

August 6, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: brain power, crossing midline, gross motor activities

You “Move” Tube

July 30, 2016 by Amy Smith

This "You Move Tube" game makes your child feel like they are on TV so search for an exercise channel and encourage your child to start moving! This game will be fun for all!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: exercise, learning activities, Watching TV

Running Race Cars

June 17, 2016 by Amy Smith

Make exercising fun for your child by turning them into a running race car! This motivating game will surly get your child's engine running in full gear!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: exercise, gross motor activities, preschool, race cars

Multipurpose Dice Game

May 21, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: gross motor games, learning games, sensory activities

5 Educational Spray Bottle Games

May 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

Improve your child's academic skills with letters, numbers, shapes, and words in these fun 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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: hand stregthening, learning activities, play, preschool

Rainbow Running

April 16, 2016 by Amy Smith

Add paint, exercise, and sensory experiences to get this amazing kids activity called rainbow running! Sneak some academics in with the colors for lots of fun!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: exercise, gross motor activities, learning games, sensory activities

Watch TV Smarter

April 10, 2016 by Amy Smith

Unfortunately, kids are watching too much TV, so learn to watch it smarter with these tips and techniques!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: seated positioning, video games, Watching TV

Jump and Learn

April 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: academic activities, gross motor activities, learning games, preschool

Smarter Fishing Game

April 2, 2016 by Amy Smith

This smarter fishing game that teaches academics like letters, numbers, shapes, or colors, and, gross motor & fine motor skills,, and social skills in a fun game for kids!

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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: fine motor activities, gross motor activities, kids games

Love Toss

February 25, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: exercise, gross motor activities

What is “W-Sitting”?

February 21, 2016 by Amy Smith

Learn what "w sitting" is and how you can promote better seating postures for your child and to develop stronger core and back muscles

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: posture, seated positioning, seated posture, W Sitting

You’ve Got Mail!

February 18, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities Tagged With: gross motor activities, kids exercise

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