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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

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

Smart Sensory Squirrel

April 26, 2016 by Amy Smith

Improve your child's sensory experience along with academic learning concepts such as shapes, letters, or numbers with this smart sensory squirrel game. Your kids will love it!

Try making this adorable smart sensory squirrel with your child and let the learning experiences begin!   This activity is perfect for the busy mom, teacher, or therapist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: fine motor activities, learning games, preschool, sensory activities, tactile activities

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

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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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