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Fun and simple, low-prep motor skills and learning activities for young children. As a pediatric physiotherapist, I love exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity and healthy development in children. My products have been designed with care, using my knowledge and experience of childhood development, and are designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development.

Fun and simple, low-prep motor skills and learning activities for young children. As a pediatric physiotherapist, I love exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity and healthy development in children. My products have been designed with care, using my knowledge and experience of childhood development, and are designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development.
Brain breaks - Quick and fun classroom management and movement cards
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Brain breaks - Quick and fun classroom management and movement cards

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Quick and fun brain breaks and movement cards, movement break. Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, improve concentration and set up a positive learning environment for young children. For a quick wiggle break, each individual movement card can be completed in 60 seconds or under. For extra wiggly children, use 2 or 3 cards. This activity can be as short or long as you need! Alternatively, these brain break cards can be used for a longer movement session, transition activity or physical education / PE game. Adding movement to lessons as been shown to boost learning. Use these cards to improve your students focus and retention and have FUN! You will receive 36 cards. Simply print, cut and move! Cards can be laminated for durability. Try putting them into a bag or tub and let children take turns drawing one out. Alternatively, glue the individual tokens onto a popsicle stick and put them in a cup. Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right!
Back to School / School themed Movement Cards Brain Break task cards
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Back to School / School themed Movement Cards Brain Break task cards

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Back to school themed activity - motor skills, physical activity and brain break cards. Add some fun to your day with this printable PE game, brain break cards and movement cards to get kids moving! 20 back to school themed activity cards. Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and set up a positive learning environment to improve concentration! Great to use any time children would benefit from wriggling to refocus. Use 1-2 cards for a quick break or as many as you need to fill the time or release excess energy. The cards can also be used a full pe lesson or transitional activities. Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. You will receive 20 activity cards in 3 formats: 4 to a page, small cards with instructions, with easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. 4 to a page, small cards pictures only, with easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. Full size card - one action per card - great for group or classroom use. You can choose which size to print, or print them all! The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). When printing, choose “fit to page” in settings. I recommend laminating the cards for long-term durability. I’m happy to answer any questions! I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right!
FREE Summer Movement Dice | Summer Game | Summer PE and Brain Break
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FREE Summer Movement Dice | Summer Game | Summer PE and Brain Break

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Summer printable dice for brain breaks,movement cards and summer PE game to get kids moving! Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and set up a positive learning environment to improve concentration! Great to use any time children would benefit from wriggling to refocus. Use for a quick break or for as long as you need to fill the time or release excess energy. The dice great for home use and summer camps, to keep kids active over summer vacation. The dice can also be used a full pe lesson or transitional activities. Please see my shop for more Movement and Learning FUN! Who is this dice suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the dice The dice can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. The dice is fun for use during summer vacation at home, at summer camps, parties, PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use the dice to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. If you download it, PLEASE leave feedback! Also, click “follow me” at the top of this page. You will be alerted to new products. Sign up to my email list on my website to hear about new FREEBIES. (I will NOT spam your inbox!) Thanks!
Back to School Task boxes | Morning Boxes | Fine Motor Skills | Letters numbers colors
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Back to School Task boxes | Morning Boxes | Fine Motor Skills | Letters numbers colors

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Fun back to school themed fine motor activities to strengthen your students’ fine motor muscles. The activities are easy to prep and set up. Prep once and use over and over again! Who are these cards suitable for? These activities are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 1st grade. They are designed to be suitable for all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, and occupational / physical therapy rooms. When to use the cards Use these fine motor activities in your centers, stations, workshops, or to use in therapy sessions! They can be used as morning tubs when students arrive in the classroom or to engage children who finish their work quickly. These fine motor activities are also useful during center time, indoor recess, or any time students need a quiet break to re-focus. The activities included can be easily adapted to use supplies you already have, as well as matched to your students’ individual abilities. **You will receive over 30 pages of Back to School themed activities, including: ** Alphabet, number and color cards, which can be used for C-links, beads, threading, tracing, snap blocks, matching, and playdough Pom pom and dot marker activities Pre-writing and pencil control sheets Scissor practice Guide and activity options and ideas Suggested supplies: Pencils, crayons or markers Scissors Pom poms Tweezers / tongs Plastic beads Laces for threading C-links or paperclips Glue The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). I’m happy to answer any questions! I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right!
Movement Break Cards and Brain Break Cards: Animal walks
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Movement Break Cards and Brain Break Cards: Animal walks

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Animal themed pe game, brain break cards and movement cards to get kids moving! We all know how important physical activity is for children’s physical development, as well as their physical and mental well-being. These cards are designed to inspire fun-filled movement games that kids will enjoy. Instructions for multiple ways to play included. Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. Regular exercise is so important for children’s development, as well as their physical and mental well-being. Furthermore, regular movement breaks during sedentary tasks, such as homework, actually improves concentration! You will receive 20 animal cards in 3 formats: 4 to a page small card with instructions. They have an easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. 4 to a page small card, no instruction Full size card - one animal per page - great for group or classroom use. The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). I recommend laminating the cards for long-term durability. I’m happy to answer any questions! For custom orders, please message me. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right!
Shamrock Shuffle St Patricks Day PE, movement break, and brain break game
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Shamrock Shuffle St Patricks Day PE, movement break, and brain break game

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St Patrick’s Day and March fun physical fitness game and movement breaks and brain breaks. Great for use as a full pe lesson, between-task movement breaks, or even done as a short version for a 60 second brain break. How to play (basic option): Set up the 10 stations around your space with the printable shamrock cards and create paths between the stations. Side step and shuffle to next number and perform the action as instructed. What’s included: 10 printable shamrocks with numbers and action pictures 10 printable shamrocks with numbers only Full instructions When to use this game This game can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use between sedentary tasks, at free time or any time children would benefit from moving. This game is fun for use during PE lessons or in group/individual physical therapy. Use this game to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let us know ASAP so I can make it right!
Summer Movement Cards Brain Break Cards | Summer PE Game | Classroom management
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Summer Movement Cards Brain Break Cards | Summer PE Game | Classroom management

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Summer brain breaks, summer themed movement cards and summer PE game to get kids moving! Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and set up a positive learning environment to improve concentration! Great to use any time children would benefit from wriggling to refocus. Use 1-2 cards for a quick break or as many as you need to fill the time or release excess energy. The cards are great for home use and summer camps, to keep kids active over summer vacation. The cards can also be used a full pe lesson or transitional activities. You will receive 36 cards in 2 formats: 4 to a page small card with instructions. They have an easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. Full size card - one per page - great for group or classroom use. Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). I recommend laminating the cards for long-term durability. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right! If you download it, PLEASE leave feedback! Also, click “follow me” at the top of this page. You will be alerted to new products. Sign up to my email list on my website to hear about new FREEBIES. (I will NOT spam your inbox!) Thanks!
Winter PE Stations and Classroom Movement Game - Polar Bear Sensory Path
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Winter PE Stations and Classroom Movement Game - Polar Bear Sensory Path

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Winter PE and classroom movement game, great for physical education, gross motor skills, sensory paths, brain breaks and more! Follow the polar bear tracks to find some fun winter activities. How to play (basic option): Set up the 12 stations around your space. Lay the polar bear tracks to create paths between the stations. Roll the movement to dice to find out how to move to the next station. Complete the action at the station Add some fun to your day, and work on motor skills at the same time. Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and improve concentration - all while learning about the season. What’s included: Printable polar bear tracks to build your path 12 stations with a variety of gross motor movements Printable winter themed movement dice and movement cards - actions to get from one station to the next Full instructions When to use this game This game can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use between sedentary tasks, at free time or any time children would benefit from moving. This game is fun for use during PE lessons or in group/individual physical therapy. Use this game to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let us know ASAP so I can make it right!
Winter Movement Cards and Brain Break Cards, Movement and PE Game
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Winter Movement Cards and Brain Break Cards, Movement and PE Game

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Winter themed movement and PE game, movement break and brain break cards. Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, improve concentration and set up a positive learning environment – all while learning about the season! Adding movement to lessons as been shown to boost learning. Use these cards to improve your students comprehension and retention and have FUN! Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool – 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. You will receive 28 cards in 2 formats: 4 to a page, small cards with instructions, with easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. Full size card – one action per page – great for group or classroom use. You can choose which size to print, or print them both! The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). When printing, choose fit to page in settings. I recommend laminating the cards for long-term durability. I’m happy to answer any questions! For custom orders, please message me. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right!
Easter Movement Break, Brain Break Cards, and PE game
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Easter Movement Break, Brain Break Cards, and PE game

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Easter brain breaks and movement cards to get kids moving! Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and set up a positive learning environment to improve concentration! Great to use any time students would benefit from wriggling to refocus. Use 1-2 cards for a quick break or as many as you need to fill the time or release excess energy. The cards are also great for a full pe lesson or transitional activities. You will receive 32 cards in 3 formats: 4 to a page small card with full instructions. They have an easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. 4 to a page small card with minimal instructions. Full size card - one per page - great for group or classroom use. Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). I recommend laminating the cards for long-term durability. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right! If you download, PLEASE leave feedback! Also, click “follow me” at the top of this page. You will be alerted to new products. Sign up to my email list on my website to hear about new FREEBIES. (I will NOT spam your inbox!) Thanks!
Back to School movement cards Brain Break task cards FREEBIE VERSION
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Back to School movement cards Brain Break task cards FREEBIE VERSION

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Back to school themed activity FREEBIE - motor skills, physical activity and brain break cards. Add some fun to your day with this printable PE game, brain break cards and movement cards to get kids moving! Try out this sample version of our cards. If you enjoy them, you can download the full set. We all know how important physical activity is for children’s physical development, as well as their physical and mental well-being. These cards are designed to inspire fun-filled movement games that kids will enjoy. Instructions for multiple ways to play included. Who are these cards suitable for? Anyone! They are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 2nd grade. However, my older primary school kids always have fun when I get these out. They are designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. They are great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, occupational/physical therapy and physical education. When to use the cards The cards can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use at circle time, between sedentary tasks, free time or any time children would benefit from moving. These cards are fun for use during PE or in group/individual physical and occupational therapy. Use these cards to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. Regular exercise is crucial for children’s development, as well as their physical and mental well-being. Furthermore, we all know that regular movement breaks during sedentary tasks actually improves concentration! You will receive 4 activity cards in 2 formats: 4 to a page, small cards with instructions, with easy-to-cut layout, suitable for guillotine / paper cutter. Full size card - one action per card - great for group or classroom use. You can choose which size to print, or print them all! The pages are formatted suitable for A4 or US letter size (standard home or school printers). When printing, choose “fit to page” in settings. I recommend laminating the cards for long-term durability.
Snowflake fine motor activity - winter activity, task box idea, early finishers
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Snowflake fine motor activity - winter activity, task box idea, early finishers

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Winter fine motor activity - create snowflakes using cotton swabs! Print the snowflake guides and provide children with 12 cotton swab. Children then follow the guides to make their snowflakes. Once printed, the snowflake outlines can also be used for cotton swab painting, pencil control, crafting and more! Who is this activity suitable for? This activity are particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 1st grade. It is great for use in the regular classroom, special education room, and occupational / physical therapy rooms. When to use the cards Use this fine motor activity in your centers, stations, workshops, or to use in therapy sessions! It can be used as morning tubs when students arrive in the classroom or to engage children who finish their work quickly. This fine motor activity is also useful during center time, indoor recess, or any time students need a quiet break to re-focus. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire healthy motor skills development in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right!
Healthy Hearts Valentine's Day + February movement and fitness pe game
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Healthy Hearts Valentine's Day + February movement and fitness pe game

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Encourage healthy hearts and bodies with this fun physical fitness game. Great for use for a full pe lesson, movement breaks, or even done as a short version for a quick brain break. The heart theme makes this PE game perfect for Valentine’s day, American Heart Month and British Heart Foundation National Heart month. It’s also great to use any time of the year! How to play (basic option): Set up the 12 stations around your space with the printable hearts and create paths between the stations. Roll the animal to dice to find out how to move to the next station. Roll the healthy heart dice and complete the action the number of times on the heart. Add some fun to your day, and work on motor skills at the same time. Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and improve concentration. What’s included: 12 printable hearts with numbers 2 printable dice with a variety of gross motor movements Full instructions When to use this game This game can be used for a movement break at any point during the day! Use between sedentary tasks, at free time or any time children would benefit from moving. This game is fun for use during PE lessons or in group/individual physical therapy. Use this game to get the wiggles out, strengthen gross motor skills, improve concentration, and set up a positive learning environment for your preschool, young children and elementary aged learners. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development.
Alphabet Letter Learning and Fine Motor Skills FREEBIE | Letter recognition
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Alphabet Letter Learning and Fine Motor Skills FREEBIE | Letter recognition

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Alphabet learning worksheet, combining fine motor skills, letter recognition, and lower case and upper case matching and recognition. Perfect for group / class activities, as well as motor task boxes, busy bins, early finishers, and more! For more great Alphabet fun, check out my Trace and Move activity. Combine ABC learning, with gross and fine motor skills for improved retention and FUN! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alphabet-tracing-and-movement-worksheets-beginning-sounds-letter-recognition-12813435 You will receive 2 version of this activity Full color Low-ink black and white LOW PREP! You will need: scissors glue (optional) That’s it! Simply print the pages, and supply children with scissors and glue. The children cut out the lower case letters then match them to the correct upper case letter. Optional - have children glue the lower case letters on. Who is this activity suitable for ? Anyone! It is particularly suited to younger children, preschool - 1st grade. It is designed to be suitable to all abilities and can be easily adapt as needed. Great for use at home, the regular classroom, after school clubs, special education room, and occupational/physical therapy session. Why choose my products? As a specialist pediatric physical therapist, I’m always exploring new and fun ways to inspire physical activity in children. My products have been designed with care, using my extensive knowledge and experience of childhood development. All of my activities include a wide range of movement skills and movement patterns, designed specifically to ensure children work on all the necessary motor skills they need for healthy development. I want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me know ASAP so I can make it right! If you download it, PLEASE leave feedback! Sign up to my email list on my website to hear about new FREEBIES. (I will NOT spam your inbox!) Thanks!