The days of running around neighborhoods freely and walking to school seem to be a thing of the past. Instead, children sit in front of a television or computer screen for hours a day. When the weather outside is bad, the television hours increase even more. Because of this, children lead more sedentary lifestyles than […]
Spud is definitely on my top 10 list of games to play with a large group of children in an outdoor space or indoor gym. All you need is a soft ball to toss around and one adult or child who is not playing. To start, the person who is not playing, whispers a number […]
I am soooooo excited to announce our latest freebie from Boredom Busters Volume #1. If you have school aged kids you know that feeling when boredom sets in. Here is a new activity pack that will absolutely be a boredom buster! To start, check out this freebie from Volume #1 – One Minute Challenge Amusement […]
Here is a suggested activity for older children that combines physical activity with visual perceptual skills. Trace around a bunch of small objects or toys on a large piece of paper or folder. Place all the small objects plus a few extra that you didn’t trace in a large container. Head outdoors or a large […]
If you want to increase physical activity time in your children here are two simple tips. Provide choices and encourage mastery of a skill. A recent study indicated that providing children with a choice of active toys increased physical activity time by nearly 200% for girls and 42% for boys. The active toys that were […]
Make this rope ladder for a couple of bucks using duct tape and rope. Watch the video at GrowingPlay.com to learn how to make the rope ladder and some suggested activities to get kids moving. Great for indoor play on a rainy day!
Download this FREE Spring Coupon book to encourage children to get moving and making memories. Great addition to an Easter basket. Download it at GrowingPlay.com Posted this over at FunFrugalMommy
It doesn’t get much more simple than this. Using painter’s tape, we put up a rectangle on the wall, about 8 feet high, for the kids the shoot the ball into. This simple box has truly created hours of entertainment. The kids practice throwing the ball into the box, dribble and shoot and play one […]
An article in the Journal of Attention Disorders, reports on the benefits of walking in a park to increase attention span. A small group of 17 children with ADHD, participated in a study comparing walks in a park, downtown and a neighborhood. The walks in the park resulted in a significant difference in concentration as […]
USA Today printed an article entitled, Study shows preschoolers spend too much time on sedentary activities, in today’s paper about the lack of physical activity in preschoolers. Some research shows that preschoolers only spend 2-3% of the day in vigorous physical activity! An analysis was done by holding focus groups with early childhood educators to […]