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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

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

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

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

Welcome to Kids Play Smarter

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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