Multisensory Active Learning – Letter A Are you familiar with the term “embodied cognition”? Embodied cognition refers to the mind-body connection. It is essentially the idea that children learn by interacting with their environment and through sensorimotor activities. It is more of a specific term than “multi-sensory” approach to learning which is what we typically […]
Seated Classroom Stretches – Free Printable Students and teachers tend to sit in one position for extended periods of time especially as the children get older. Hang this handy free printable with classroom stretches to remind everyone in the classroom to take a break and stretch your muscles. Remember to complete each stretch to the […]
Beanbag Alphabet Fun: Beanbags are a wonderful tool to encourage physical activity, body awareness, motor planning and coordination skills in children. They are inexpensive or you can even make them yourself with socks and some rice. So grab a beanbag for each child and try moving through the alphabet with your beanbag. You can download […]
Right now, fidget spinners are everywhere. Whether they are banned from your school or not, here is a fun way to add in some overall exercise while your spinner spins! You can download your FREE fidget spinner workout below. Years ago, I created a fun printable with a different DIY spinning top (you can view […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Children will enjoy these Mother’s Day movement activities as they move like the baby and mama animals. Below are some ideas from the Mother’s Day Movement Cards and Games complete packet. You can download three sample pages for the full color posters. Encourage the children to make small […]
Here is a fun freebie – 6 Body Part Awareness Activities and Printables. You can download your FREE copy at the bottom of the post. Directions Body Awareness Activities and Printables: Print the following two pages. Laminate for durability. Activity #1: Point to different body parts on the boy or the girl. Ask the child […]
Do you need groundhog day activities in a hurry? Take the Groundhog Day Motor Minute Challenge. You can print this freebie at the bottom of the page and your students will have a blast trying to complete these fine and gross motor activities in under two minutes! Can you complete all the visual motor and […]
Here are two fun, NO PREP, Valentine’s Day sensory motor freebies! They are from the Valentine’s Day Sensory Motor Packet. These two activities are ready to go! Just print and start practicing fine and gross motor skills. The Valentine’s Day Brain Breaks is a great group activity to get heart rates up. The Conversation Heart […]
Winter Challenge is a fun, NO PREP, Winter themed activity to encourage fine motor, gross motor and visual motor skills. Just print the black and white page and complete each of the Winter themed challenges. Can you trace the ski tracks, draw snowflakes, walk backwards, pretend to ice skate, hold snow tube pose and finish […]
Do you suggest or use alternative seating to keep children alert and focused in the classroom? Here are 20 FREE flexible seating ideas picture word cards for alternative seating in your classroom. Scroll down to download your 20 alternative seating picture word cards for free. These visuals are an excellent compliment to: Wiggle Worms: A […]