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Busy Knees

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.
Alphabet Movement Cards / Alphabet Game | Beginning sounds phonics game
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Alphabet Movement Cards / Alphabet Game | Beginning sounds phonics game

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Alphabet game, movement break and brain break cards. Help your students learn letters and work on motor skills at the same time! Get the wiggles out, encourage motor skills and physical fitness, and improve concentration - all while improving language skills! Adding movement and gestures to language lessons has been shown to boost learning. (Message me if you’d like links to some great research.) 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 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.n! You will receive 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 want you to love your purchase. If you are not happy in any way, let me 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!
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!