Looking for some fun ways to put your hula hoops to use?
Check it out — 7 ways to put hoops to use in big body physical play that help kids practice perceptual motor skills while building sensory skills, strengths, and other crucial classroom skills!

Here are some ideas:

Our coaches will tell you these are among the most versatile of all of our equipment. They can be almost anything:

⭐️ you can drive them like cars

⭐️ you can hop in them like lily pads

⭐️ you can roll them and try to throw balls through them

⭐️you can use them like jumpropes

⭐️ you can kick them and try to have them bump into other people’s feet

Get 7 more ideas here.

Bonus: we have tested a lot of hula hoops in our day (even drove a car over our favorite to see what would happen and they were indestructible!)

So if you are looking for some seriously good hoops then we recommend Durahoops from Play with a Purpose (no we do not get compensated for this shameless plug we just hate seeing anyone waste money!).

These may be more expensive than other hoops, but you cannot destroy them (did we mention the car?).  They are worth every penny!

Posters!

The power of visuals is undeniable.  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.  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!

Learn more or get yours here.

Trainings!

We inspire educators with the logical brain science behind moving for learning.  Get on our calendar now!  smartfun@pivottoplay.com

“I love having the names for all the strengths and skills that children need so when parents ask ‘Why do you play all day?” I can actually say what we are working on!” – Conference attendee

If Broccoli Were a Cookie Book

Cookbook!

Preschoolers are notorious for saying “YUCK!” to new foods, but that doesn’t mean they might not like getting messy making something new and in the end tasting their handiwork. If Broccoli Were a Cookie is a collection of recipes that have been successfully replicated with hundreds of picky preschoolers.

Get our cookbook here.