Are you looking for a great way to get your kids moving? A fun way to increase participation in the classroom, therapy, programming, or home? How about a great way to get the kids moving during your morning meeting? Then you've got to try weather themed yoga. No, you don't ...
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Physical Activity For The Classroom – Using Technology
Most of us are aware that there is plenty of research that physical activity is needed in the classroom. There is also a lot happening with technology in the classroom. That being said, combining physical activity and technology could be useful to classroom teachers throughout ...
Bean Bag Balance Game
Are you looking for a fun game that also promotes balance? You need to try the bean bag balance game. It's super simple and you probably have most things that you need around your home! The bean bag balance game would also work great in physical education or for gross motor ...
Simple Sidewalk Chalk Gross Motor Activities
One of my absolute favorite tools as a physical therapist and mom is sidewalk chalk. I love sidewalk chalk because I can create fun gross motor themed activities by simply drawing on the sidewalk! Summer is the perfect time to get out that sidewalk chalk and give your kids a ...
Crossing The Midline Activities – Summer Themed
What exactly is crossing the midline? I've learned a lot about this from my Occupational Therapy colleagues. Think of the midline as an imaginary line that runs down the middle part of the body that divides the body into the right and left sides. Crossing the midline means that ...
Interactive Brain Breaks – Free Games
I've decided to try out something new! Interactive Brain Breaks and Physical Activity! I've always been a big proponent of stepping away from technology and taking a "brain break". Don't get me wrong, I love technology, I just believe A LOT of our time is spent on it, and a ...
Strength and Balance Exercises Using A Hill
One obstacle I often run into working in the schools is a space to work in. In these cases one of my favorite therapy tools happens to be a hill or incline. It's amazing how many great strength and balance exercises you can do with a simple hill or incline. I especially love ...
Single Leg Balance Exercise – With Bubbles
Are you looking for a fun way to work on single leg balance? I call this next activity a single leg balance exercise, but in reality it's more fun and play! This activity can be done most anywhere and you only need bubbles to practice these single leg balance exercises. So ...
Fun Jumping Practice Idea
Do you have that kiddo that just can't quite jump? Maybe they get the concept but need a little something extra to get over the hump? Have you ever thought of using a scooter board to help with jumping? Just looking for something new to try out? Check out this fun jumping ...
Easter Themed Yoga Pose Ideas
I love coming up with different themed yoga pose ideas! I'm super excited about the Easter themed yoga poses because I'm giving away FREE Easter themed yoga cards today. Check out these fun yoga poses for kids. These poses are your traditional yoga poses with an Easter twist! ...
Spring Themed Gross Motor Ideas – 20+ Ideas
Spring is officially here! As a Minnesota resident I am much appreciative of this season as it means that the end of the bitter cold is upon us. To celebrate this start of Spring I've put together a huge list of fun Spring themed gross motor ideas and games! ...
Bumble Bee Relay
Anyone else in the mood for Spring? I really can't complain about how "nice" the winter has been this year in Minnesota! With the official start of Spring quickly approaching it's time to start planning gross motor activities with a Spring theme. The Bumble Bee Relay is one ...
St. Patrick’s Day Gross Motor Activities
St. Patrick's Day is a great day to incorporate fun gross motor games. As someone who is always searching for different ways to incorporate movement with different themes I've decided to put some of my favorites all in one place so they are easy to access and easy for others to ...
Valentine’s Day Yoga Pose Ideas
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Besides Valentine's Day boxes and Valentine's what other plans do you have for your classroom, home or therapy? How about trying some Valentine's Day Yoga? Even if you are new to yoga these fun Valentine's Day themed poses work great ...
Working On Balance With A Ball
Living in a house with two little boys there is usually some sort of ball to trip over at any given time. Most kids love to play with balls and they can easily be incorporated into a gross motor or therapy session. Often times we think of ball games or sports and not always ...
Reindeer Run – FREE Brain Break Printables
Who doesn't need a brain break around the holiday season? Pink Oatmeal is here to make it easier for you. Today we are sharing a set of brain break cards for FREE. The Reindeer Run set of brain break cards for each of Santa's Reindeer. They are designed to be fast, fun, and ...
Gingerbread Man Brain Break Ideas – Gingerbread Man Activities
The Gingerbread Man is a classic story around the holiday season. It's often taught in homes and in schools. It's also the perfect story to incorporate movement. Think of how much running that Gingerbread Man talked about? It's always a bonus to incorporate movement for kids ...
5 Fun Ways To Use an Exercise Ball For Strengthening
Are you looking for a little change in your exercise ball strengthening activities? Looking for some more ideas to add a little flare to your session or your strengthening play with your kids. Check out these 5 fun ways to use an exercise ball for strengthening and add them to ...
Kids Christmas Yoga Pose Ideas
Are you looking for a little something different this holiday season? Are you looking for something for your classroom, therapy, or home that has a ton of benefits and the kids will love at the same time? You have to check out these kids Christmas yoga pose ideas. Have the ...
Kids Yoga For Every Season
We know that there are several benefits associated with kids yoga. We are starting to see it being implemented at homes, schools, therapies, and programs. I love trying to find ways to implement yoga as part of what is happening in the day or as part of a unit. This not only ...