Generations ago, nursery rhymes were created to help young children develop their rhyming skills. Nursery rhymes have withstood the test of time because the ability to rhyme is an … [Read more...]
Water Balloon Learning Games
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...]
Educational Seek-And-Find Slime Games
Ooey gooey textures have fascinated kids for generations. With the advent of new gooey products on the market and many DIY recipes, it's easier than ever to get your hands on some … [Read more...]
Sensory Sentence Boxes
Beginner readers who are learning how to decode and read words can feel a disconnect between the letters on the page with the actual meanings of the words themselves. Greater and more … [Read more...]
Counting & Sorting Coins in Pots of Gold
Need a quick and easy math game to teach money skills? Try this Counting and Sorting Coins in Pots of Gold Game! This game only takes a matter of minutes to set up and can be adapted … [Read more...]
Picking Spelling Flowers
Add some fun to your child's spelling list or sight words with this adorable Picking Spelling Flowers game! Learning with plain old notecards gets boring for kids, so transform the … [Read more...]
Help your Child Love School
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Sensory Smart Treasure Hunt!
Reaching into a big bowl to find a "hidden treasure" is ever so tempting for many kids, so why not increase the educational value of this game so that it's a "sensory smart" treasure … [Read more...]
Finger Pinchin’ French Fries!
This game is sure to motivate even the most unmotivated child!! Kids love games that incorporate food, especially really enticing food like french fries! This french fry game develops … [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...]
X-Ray Man for Excellent Writing
Want to sneak in some handwriting practice in a fun, child-friendly way? Play this X-Ray Man for excellent writing game! This game is simple to make and can be easily adapted to fit any … [Read more...]