Access to new and exciting lesson plans that have been pulled from our vault of best-ever 2-year-old games. All tested on 2-year-olds and given the double thumbs up (or squeals of delight for those 2’s who haven’t mastered thumbs up yet!) New lesson plans delivered every 30 days for 6 months 12-14 games each month […]
This “cooking” class is designed to broaden palates while secretly practicing math, science and a little bit of social studies as we measure, pour, count, taste and talk about ingredients. Whether it is chocolate avocado pudding or apple sandwiches, our recipes have been vetted by hundreds of young tasters who have given double thumbs up.
* Snack and Roll is open to groups IV and up. Must be potty trained.
Thursdays, 9/14-11/16
Pickup at 1:00 on the playground unless there is inclement weather, then pick up at the porte cochere.
One of the best ways to start a conversation about the power of big-body play in school, whether it is your classroom or the gym, is to tickle a little curiosity. That is what our posters are designed to do: help other adults understand the reasons you are incorporating play into your day.
Our poster package includes 5 colorful posters that encourage readers to talk to YOU about the strengths and skills needed for the classroom that are built on a foundation of big-body play. Whether it is a parent, administrator, another teacher or even the custodian in your school, these posters encourage conversation.
The power of visuals is undeniable. Help the adults in your students’ world wrap their heads around the importance of big-body physical play for their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic journey!
Stumped on how to sneak in some big body play here and there? Our timeline is a critical thinking tool to help you design your day with the maximum results. If you are a visual learner, this might be the ticket! What do you get? An example timeline 5 activities to work into the school […]
Yoga is a fantastic way to incorporate a lot of big body physical strengths and skills kids need to find stillness in their bodies and brains. At Pivot to Play™ we like to help kids explore what their bodies are capable of, how they balance, twist and move by incorporating yoga poses into our play. […]
Yoga is a great way to incorporate big body physical play into the day without taking up a great deal of space. In this quick lesson, you will gain access to two of our favorite ways to incorporate yoga into our play: Yoga Bingo Partner Yoga Including a lesson plan for each, the Pivot to […]
Teachers today tell us repeatedly that they are seeing more and more children who can’t attend, follow age-appropriate directions, and who are lacking self-regulation and self-control. And since the pandemic, it seems like these challenges have skyrocketed.
These skills are vital to classroom success. Without the ability to calm the body and mind, reading and writing are not available. We have to be able to sit still and focus to learn. So when self-regulation and self-control are hard, it is frustrating not just for teachers and parents, but for kids too. And it makes learning harder than it needs to be.
Could there be a connection to big body physical play? You betcha!
This private event has been contracted by Bon Secours Family Centers. If this is interesting please contact us to schedule your training. Smartfun@pophopandrock.com
