Starting a new academic year or semester can be an exciting yet anxious time for both teachers and students. For educators, fostering a positive classroom environment is crucial to ensure students feel comfortable and engaged in the learning process. One effective way to break the ice and encourage interaction among them is through getting to […]
Teachers know that communication and listening skills are key for students to gain knowledge, grow socially and build relationships. But how do you ensure that your classroom is an environment where active listening happens? Active listening games can be a great way to practice this important skill in a fun and engaging manner. Using them […]
Think back to your first day of school. Chances are, you were nervous and didn’t know anyone in your class. In an effort to help students feel more comfortable, and ease nerves, many teachers use ice breaker games. Ice breakers are a great way to help students get to know each other and break the […]
When it comes to keeping students engaged in the classroom, teachers are always looking for new ideas. Here are some quick, fun classroom games that you can easily play with your students. They’re great for when you have a few minutes of downtime, or if you need to wrap up class early. With a little […]
Have you ever stopped to consider how many benefits of board games there are for children? It is somewhat surprising how a set of simple game board, dice, a deck of cards and tokens can have big effects on the growth of a child. What is more surprising is that, game boards that are designed […]
Whether you are a parent, OT, PT, PE teacher, or classroom teacher, hula hoop games are engaging and fun to get kids moving! Here are several hula hoop activities that you can play with your kids. You will need hula hoops. If you do not have hula hoops you could put painter’s tape on the […]
Make Your Own Play Time Kits Are parents asking you for gift ideas for the holidays? Maybe you want to give your child’s teacher a special gift for the classroom? Why not try creating your own gifts to give. Just like the craft stores sell all of those kits to create anything that you can […]
Need an activity idea for July 4th that will test reaction time, visual perceptual skills and physical activity? Download this free activity, Red, White, Blue, Flag from the July 4th Games ebook.
There are more and more active games coming out on the market. LoopzTM is a toy available in stores ranging from $35 to $50 (Walmart, Target, ToysRUs, etc) and online that is a great tool to practice motor planning and coordination skills. It is a set of four arches that has lights in each arch. […]