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Learning about the senses is important, these sense of touch activities for kindergarten are a great way to learn

There are endless pen-ended play ideas. Here we explore set-ups and ideas!

Have you got a toddler that tips and dumps toys everywhere they go?

Having tried hundreds of PE activities over more than 12 years working in education, some of the favorites that I return to again and again are parachute games!

Parachute games work brilliantly for kids of middle school age. They provide a fantastic…

A parachute and a few balls provide a whole wealth of fantastic learning experiences across the whole curriculum! In 12 years of teaching, I’ve tried literally hundreds of parachute ball games, and in this post, I’m going to whittle them down to the ultimate 19. The best 19 parachute ball games are: Catapult! Catapult Tennis …

Balloons offer a real fascination for toddlers! They are slow-moving and floaty, and so really suited to help them develop their coordination. Also, they are soft and springy, and so are probably the safest items that you can throw and whack around! There has been research that suggests that balloons have the following benefits: They …

Have you ever tried playing throwing and catching with a pre-schooler? If you have, chances are, they weren’t very coordinated. It’s only to be expected and certainly nothing to worry about! There are plenty of ways you can help them to throw more accurately and catch more easily. Start slow and easy! In my 20+ …

P.E. lessons can be a bit daunting at times. All that equipment to organize and worry about. Yuck! Then there are the safety aspects to consider. Eek! The good news is, there are plenty of simple P.E. games that you can use with no equipment! The Ultimate List of PE Games With No Equipment Whether …

Parachute games aren’t just for young kids! In this post, I’ll show you that they are highly effective for older students too. In my many years of teaching, I have used parachute games with older students in three particular areas, namely: Teamwork and team building games Math games Literacy games Although teamwork is just one …