I have jumpers in this house. My kids jump on beds, off the chairs, couches, stairs...anything they find their little bodies can fly from! This gave me a great idea for our ocean theme. Let’s make some waves! This is a great movement activity for body awareness, motor control, and proprioception. Older children will find it a fun challenge and little ones will simply love watching their animals jump and fly. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Ocean animal figurines, trampoline - if you do not have access to a trampoline, a bed or some couch cushions thrown onto the floor will work just as well. WHAT TO DO: ... Read More about MAKING WAVES!
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CAN SANTA FIND HIS SLEIGH? A GROSS MOTOR GAME
Christmas gross motor games and this movement activity is a little twist on one of our other gross motor games, Blind Play. Blind play is an excellent way to stimulate the sensory system, develop listening skills, and encourage balance reactions, body awareness, and body control. Can your kiddos help Santa Find His Sleigh? WHAT TO DO: Fill a room with soft obstacles (pillows, cushions, large balls, stuffed animals). Place a laundry basket or other container on one side of the room (this will be the sleigh). Have one child or an adult stand near the sleigh. From the opposite side of the ... Read More about CAN SANTA FIND HIS SLEIGH? A GROSS MOTOR GAME
GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MINI PUMPKIN TOSS UP
HALLOWEEN GAME FOR GROSS MOTOR SKILLS As a child, I always wished I could juggle. I would practice for hours and hours and still only be able to manage two objects at a time...and only for a few seconds!! Once I got to college, it was a mandatory part of training for our basketball team to learn to juggle - 3 and even 4 objects - while standing, walking, running, moving backwards. It was the ultimate measure of hand eye coordination and it was my nemesis! Even so, juggling has proven to be a great treatment tool for me during my years as a physical therapist. It's one of the best gross ... Read More about GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES: MINI PUMPKIN TOSS UP
THE CHICKEN DANCE
This Musical Movement activity will bring back some memories for a lot of you! When was the last time you did The Chicken Dance?? In case you don't know it, this polka-like song is a staple at most weddings and dances. Have your kiddos tried it? Mine think it is hilarious and aside from all the fun, it's actually a great way to practice bilateral coordination, rhythm, motor control and body awareness. WHAT TO DO: Listen to or download the song here. If you forget how to do the movements, see it in action here. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: An open space and the song! There's no way you'll be able to ... Read More about THE CHICKEN DANCE
PLAYGROUND GAMES FOR KIDS
Looking for fun ways to get active with your little ones? Try some playground games for kids! Sometimes as therapists, we get so caught up in planning perfect activities for kids that will stimulate the imagination, engage the child for and target as many aspects of motor development as possible. But have you ever just stood back and watched all of the dynamic movement activities children create for themselves? My kiddos LOVE to go to the playground. They are 9, 6, and 3 and are all at very different stages of motor development. But to watch them maneuver a playground….WOW! They have ... Read More about PLAYGROUND GAMES FOR KIDS
TOYS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: COOPERATION
This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Looking for toys and activities for kids that will inspire teamwork and cooperation? Check out a few of our favorite things! 1 Super Slider Zoom Ball: An interactive gross motor toy that depends on cooperation while also targeting bilateral coordination, body awareness, and strengthening 2 The Cooperative Band: A fun addition to group gross motor activities and a great way to build balance, strength, and body awareness 3 Richard Scarry’s Busytown Eye Found It Game: Targets cooperative play and communication by requiring all players to work ... Read More about TOYS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: COOPERATION
Airplane Movement Song for Transportation Theme
Gross motor activities that go along with catchy music are great ways to get kids moving! Think about all the times a catchy song has come on in the car and a glance in the rearview mirror reveals bobbing heads, clapping hands, and all around grooving! Laurie Berkner Band is one of our favorite bands for musical movement. And this song is one of our favorites to get kids moving! Click here to find the song on YouTube. THE AIRPLANE SONG Get in your airplanes and off we go Going to the park is first, you know. Now slow it down and land on the ground And when you get out you’re gonna ... Read More about Airplane Movement Song for Transportation Theme
Printable Halloween Activities: Ghost Cutting Craft
This is one of our favorite printable Halloween activities - a cute little ghost that will help kids practice cutting skills! Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to embrace the spooktacular spirit with creative and educational activities. Among the many traditions associated with Halloween, crafting stands out as a fantastic way to celebrate this ghoulish holiday. Kids Halloween crafts not only ignite a child's imagination but also offer opportunities to work on important developmental skills. In today's post, we'll explore one of our favorite printable Halloween ... Read More about Printable Halloween Activities: Ghost Cutting Craft
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