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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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 something a little
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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 brain
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Are you looking for a fun addition to your jungle theme or jungle unit? Maybe you are looking for a fun brain break or want to try yoga that the kids can relate too? Maybe you have kids that love animals or the jungle? Safari and jungle yoga is your answer to all of these
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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?
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Now that the end of September is here, can we start talking Halloween? I think we can. Heck, the stores have had Halloween costumes out for well over a month. Some stores even have Christmas out. I’m not quite ready for that. Now that we are talking Halloween, let’s talk about some fun ideas for
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Are you looking for a fun way to add movement to a lesson or as part of your kids day? Maybe you really want to make movement fun? Maybe you have kids that love superheros? How about trying Superhero Yoga? Superhero Themed Yoga is great for those who love yoga and also works wonderful for
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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 out there that can
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Do you know any little firefighter lovers? Maybe you need a little something extra for fire safety week? Something that is really fun, but also provides loads of benefits for classroom, home or therapy session? Check out these firefighter yoga poses. You can even get your own free set of cards! Plus, be sure to
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In a school-based setting it can feel tricky to find good ways to have a successful physical therapy session, yet be as much in that students natural environment as possible. Personally, I’m always looking for good ways to make my service a part of my students school day. Each individual student and their situation needs
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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 about movement and combining
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Perfect for your autumn movement needs!
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It’s a little peek behind the scenes at Pink Oatmeal this week! It was Big C’s third birthday this month! It was his first party with his friends! When I asked him what kind of party he would like, the answer was planes, then trains, then trucks, then cards. So the decision was for a
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Exciting ways to incorporate movement for your superheros!
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It’s that time of the year when your mind shifts towards the school year. Some of you may already be back to school. In Minnesota we don’t “start” the school year until the end of August and most kids don’t get started until September! By mid-August (if not before) prepping is always on most peoples
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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 into gross motor play is through
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 also sharing with you some
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