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Social-emotional and Self-awareness games It has been awesome playing with you this summer!  With all the different games and activities we have shared, you may have noticed a common theme…?  While we are physically working the body through balance, spatial awareness, throwing, catching, etc, we are always working on social-emotional skills.  How kids handle successes, challenges, stressors, frustrations, teamwork, leadership, … Read More

Sensory activities for your kids this summer Ok, we might have gotten a little excited this week talking about sensory activities/experiences.  There are so many various ways to engage the senses and so many activities to experience! Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity.  It helps to build neural pathways in the brain and encourages the development … Read More

Dice Games to Play with your Kids this Summer Do you ever have board games that have lost their pieces so now you can’t really play the game anymore but you still keep them because maybe you’ll want to use those game pieces for something else?  We think alike!  Having extra dice laying around, we thought, we can use these … Read More

bring board games to kids life this summer Ready to play?! Board games are not only a way to have fun with your family and friends, but also a great way to work on thinking, life, and behavioral skills.  Board games offer opportunities for early learners, especially in kids life to boost language skills, increase brain function and attention as … Read More

Here are 5 ways to play with balloons: Last week, we discussed the activities with sponges Balloons may seem like a simple toy that only entertains your kids for a short time, but you can use them to create hours of fun while improving balance, catching, kicking/trapping, and working memory.  These games also provide an opportunity for leadership, teamwork, compromise, … Read More

More about using sponges If you hand your kids a sponge, they might think that you’re asking them to clean something, which is definitely a great use of sponge, if your kids are willing, give them a bucket of soapy water and create a car or toy wash.  Yet, a sponge can be so much more!  When the temperatures rise, … Read More

Pool Noodles Summer break is officially here! Are you already out of ideas for keeping the kids active and entertained?  We’re here to help! Whether you are a camp counselor, parent, babysitter, nanny, or personal trainer trying to support clients who are parents, we have new ideas and solutions for you.  There are a ton of cheap and easy ways … Read More

4 Ways To Add Fitness Fun To Back To School Prep Kids might be very excited to be going back to school, or to be starting school for the first time. They likely have a backpack and/or a lunchbox. Maybe they even have some new shoes they are excited to wear. With school starting, we have to add ONE more … Read More

The Importance Of Play For Kids Fitness This Summer   Covid Has Had An Impact On Physical Movement: Research collected from The Clinical Advisor states: “The Covid 19 pandemic has had many negative effects on children’s health including widespread physical inactivity. The percentage of children who met the recommended daily activity level dropped dramatically from 69% pre-pandemic to 31% in … Read More