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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 absolutely necessary. How about incorporating a fun tool such as
The new school year isn’t too far away. Even if you have a bit to wait, I bet the thought has crept into your mind right? Each year I’ve adjusted my back to school plan just a little bit. There are some some staple things that I have found I absolutely need while other things
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Looking for a fun and quick way to incorporate some movement into the day. Maybe your kids love to move like animals? Maybe they prefer to perform activities like jumping or stomping. Looking for a fun way to incorporate these? Maybe get away from staring at the smart board all day long? Try this simple
You’ve got kids with the wiggles. They can’t sit still for more than a couple minutes at a time. There little kids though, so it’s expected. The problem is that it’s also expected that they know so many things! The lesson that you are currently working on is learning about shapes. How are you going
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My toddler is obsessed with his stuffed animals. I mean like at least 10 sleeping with him a night. Which animal he likes the best really depends on the day. This week we tried an activity where we could use his stuffed animals in play while building his core strength. This idea came from the
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A super fun activity to do in the winter months is ice skating. Did you know that you can try this activity indoors as well? Yes you can, and it’s a great way to work on balance and strength. You only need a couple simple things that are likely already in your home for indoor
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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 winter gross motor game that can be
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