My three year old chose to have a transportation themed birthday party this past year. The party was a hit with the girls and boys alike. Often times the transportation theme will make its way into preschool as well. If you are looking for a fun addition to this theme or for ...
Brain Breaks
Jungle Themed Brain Breaks
Do you ever feel like your classroom, therapy room or home is a bit of a jungle? I know I do! Sometimes there is just too much built up energy that needs to get out. How about getting out of that jungle by using fun movements that are all about the jungle? Jungle themed ...
Halloween Gross Motor and Brain Break Ideas
Are you looking for a fun activity for the kids during Halloween week or the entire month of October? Would you like the activity to be so fun that the kids don't even realize how beneficial it really is? How about trying out these Halloween Gross Motor and Brain Break Ideas? ...
Fall Fitness and Movement Resources
As fall rolls in so does the return to routine. Often times this goes with the return of the school year. This also likely may result in less time outdoors running, jumping, and playing for the younger ones. The good news is that there are some pretty fun resources and ideas ...
Move With Me and Learn The ABC’s
Today we have a special guest on the blog. Laurie Gombash is a fellow pediatric therapist and is here to share with you about her product that combines moving and learning. She's also sharing some great ideas on how to incorporate it into the day! At Pink Oatmeal, we are all ...
Johnny Appleseed Brain Break Ideas
Are you teaching a Johnny Appleseed Unit? Are you looking for a fun idea to engage the class? How about adding some movement into the unit? We know that moving and learning is so very important. How about something so fun the kids will be talking about it for ...
Superhero Gross Motor Moves
Do you notice a class full of wiggle worms? Maybe they've spent a good part of the day sitting and looking at the screen and now they just can't focus anymore? You need to get the kids focused again. Maybe you are having a superhero themed party and want a fun activity? How can ...
Football Relay
It's hard to believe that football season is just around the corner. The teams are already in training camps and the news is already reporting on the upcoming season. Football is a great theme to incorporate into gross motor play. A fun way that I like to incorporate football ...
Back To School Moving and Learning Resources
Back to school is quickly approaching. For some of you it may already be here. In Minnesota, back to school isn't until the very end of August and most schools don't start until September! You can check out my back to school organization plan for the upcoming school year! I'm ...
Pumpkin Patch Hop – Fall Gross Motor Game
I kind of love that feeling of fall in the air. With fall comes football games, the pumpkin patch, chai tea, leaves turning, and the return of school. A fun way to bring a little fall theme into gross motor games is with the Pumpkin Patch Hop. The Pumpkin Patch Hop is a great ...
Movement Charts
We've all heard it, kids aren't moving enough today. Many things play a role in this including technology, increased school demands, decreased free play opportunities etc. Today, we have to be more thoughtful to include movement into our kids days We know it's important and ...
Princess Themed Gross Motor or Brain Break Ideas
You have that little kiddo who just isn't motivated during your therapy or physical education sessions. Maybe gross motor skills are difficult for them. You want to motivate this particular child to move and enjoy movement. How can you do this? How about finding out what this ...
Fishing Themed Motor Activities and Brain Breaks
It's the end of the school year and summer is so close that you can taste it. All the great activities of the summer lay ahead. The problem is there are a few things that need to be done before the school year ends! The kids are having trouble sitting still, but can you ...
Easter Themed Brain Breaks
Easter will be here in just a week! Are you looking for ideas to keep the kids busy during the family gathering? How about different ideas to fill the time in the classroom that is beneficial to the kids? What about fast, effective, and most importantly fun ideas for brain ...
Spring Themed Brain Breaks and Gross Motor Ideas
Spring is just around the corner! The snow is starting to melt, the days are longer, the sun is shining and the kids are even more wiggly! The problem is that there is still lessons to be learned and tests to be taken. Make it a little easier on the kids by giving them ...
St. Patrick’s Day Brain Break Ideas
St. Patrick's Day isn't too far off. I love the different gross motor games that can be played during St. Patrick's Day like the Rainbow Relay or the Clover Hop. Then there are those times when you just need something that is fast, effective, and efficient. That's where these ...
Snowflake Hop – Winter Gross Motor Game
It is the dead of winter around here. That means snow and cold. Sometimes too cold to even get outside. That can cause a little (or a lot) of stir craziness! To combat against that we try to play games with movement! The snowflake hop is a great ...
5 YouTube Channels For Brain Breaks
I'm a big fan of incorporating movement as a part of learning! I'm one who really likes the low tech approach. I've seen great response from the low tech and that's why I've continued to create products to use for that approach. However, I think any type of movement is great ...
Valentine’s Day Brain Breaks and Gross Motor Ideas
With the month of February fast approaching it's the perfect time to talk about incorporating movement into a Valentine's Day theme. I always like quick and easy to go to movement ideas when working with the kids. Valentine's Day brain breaks work perfect for this! They are ...
Mardi Gras Brain Break Freebie
I've been lucky enough to visit New Orleans a few years ago. It's an amazing city! I would love to someday get to visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras. I can't even imagine! When I think of Mardi Gras I think of things like dancing, signing, parades, and movement. This kind ...