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 break can do some good. […]
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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 to get
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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 here is how
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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 practice idea using
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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!
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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!
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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 fun way to get moving this Spring!
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 find. Here is the
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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 for the beginner to the every day yogi!
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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 balance
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Who doesn’t need a brain break around the holiday season? Pink Oatmeal is here to make it easier for you. Today I’m sharing a set of brain break cards for FREE. This set of brain breaks is one of the most popular sets in the freebie library. The Reindeer Run set of brain break cards
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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 in any setting that can be fast, fun and
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[social_warfare]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 your tool bag today.
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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 posing like a sleigh
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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 makes it a
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Do you need an activity that is fast and fun and efficient for Thanksgiving? How about trying to start a new Thanksgiving traditions in your classroom, home, or therapy. Maybe you already have the tradition of participating in something active in your family such as a Thanksgiving walk or 5k. Add this component of movement
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Well, it’s that time of the year again. The time when many of our toys start moving indoors, because it is just too cold outside (for the parents). At our home we are lucky to have an unfinished basement that we can bring some of the outside toys in. It’s a good things since we
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Most of the stores now have Christmas out! Isn’t that crazy? I’m just going to put the brakes on and talk a little more Thanksgiving. Just like Thanksgiving gross motor and brain break ideas, Thanksgiving Yoga is another fun way to incorporate movement and exercise as part of your Thanksgiving lesson.
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Are you looking for a quick, fun way to move this Halloween? Maybe a super simple brain break for your class, home, or a game for therapy? The Halloween Fitness Dice would also be fun during morning meeting or as part of a station. Let kids take turns rolling the dice and have the class
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Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! Do you notice all of the different running/walking events that you can participate in on the morning of Thanksgiving? Probably for good reason with the feasting going on later that day, and of course many of them focus on giving back. My family often times will participate
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