Leah Zabari (assisted with ChatGPT) Playing with sand is more than just a fun pastime at the beach or a sandbox; it offers a wealth of benefits that support a child’s development and well-being. Sand play is a versatile activity that engages multiple senses and promotes various skills. Whether you’re building sandcastles, digging tunnels, or...Read More

Angel L. Avery-Wright Having children move throughout the day promotes cognitive learning and physical health while reducing behavioral issues. Moving helps children focus better. “When you move, you stimulate all the nerve cells that we use to think with, and when you stimulate those nerve cells, it gets them ready to do stuff,” said Dr....Read More

Megan Pittsinger It’s that time of year again, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting colder. It’s also that time of year when we need to have indoor gross motor activity ideas ready and waiting for those dreaded days that do not meet the weather permitting guidelines. So, here are some great...Read More

Lisa Mulliken In many programs, indoor or outdoor gross motor space is limited which affects the type of equipment that can be used in the space. Stationary equipment takes up more space, may need impact absorbing surfacing underneath and is often more expensive than portable gross motor equipment. In small indoor or outdoor gross motor...Read More

Lisa Mulliken           This graphic is adopted from Let’s Go! www.letsgo.org   5210 Let’s Go! is an obesity prevention program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. This obesity prevention program focuses on daily physical activity and healthy eating for children from birth to 18 years of age....Read More