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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

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

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

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Amy Smith I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children. I created this website to offer parents, teachers, and therapists FREE ideas, strategies, and activities that they can do with their children to improve their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, academic learning, and regulate their sensory system all while "playing" (just playing smarter)! Read More…

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