Big Body Play Toolkit

This toolkit brings together the Let’s Get Physical! course and the Big Body Play: 51 Games guide to give you a complete, developmentally grounded approach to big body play.

You’ll learn why this kind of movement is essential for children’s physical, social, and emotional development — and you’ll get dozens of safe, simple games you can use right away.

Instead of trying to contain children’s energy, you’ll learn how to channel it into strength‑building, skill‑building, and regulation‑supporting play that makes your classroom calmer and more joyful.

What you’ll learn

Why big body play matters for strength, coordination, sensory needs, and emotional regulation
How to create safe, structured opportunities for whole‑body movement
How to use big body play as a regulation tool to reduce challenging behaviors
How to set clear boundaries and expectations so play stays safe and connected
51 ready‑to‑use games that build physical skills and support cooperation, confidence, and joy

Why educators love this bundle

It’s fun, practical, and immediately usable
It helps children regulate their bodies and emotions
It reduces behavior challenges by meeting sensory needs
It brings more joy, connection, and movement into the day

Hi, I’m Rae

I'm on a mission to ensure that children have the chance to be children and that child development guides all our practices with them.

I've been a consultant in early childhood education for more than four decades, have served as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, and online course creator. I'm the author of 23 books, including What If Everybody Understood Child Development? and Why Play? How to Make Play an Essential Part of Early Education.

I've had the privilege of sharing my knowledge with such groups as the Centers for Disease Control, the Head Start Bureau, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Sesame Street Research Department.

You can learn more about me and my work at www.raepica.com.

Choose a Pricing Option

$59

Bundle Price

Everything you need to bring safe, joyful big body play into your classroom — the training, the guidance, and 51 easy games that build strength and support regulation.

Bundle Contents

The components below work together as one movement‑rich system designed to build strength, skills, and self‑regulation.

Let's Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE!

Let's Get Physical is a dynamic course designed for early childhood educators who want to harness the power of movement and physical activity in their teaching. Rooted in research and practical strategies, this program empowers educators to create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that enhance learning, motor skills, and overall well-being. Whether you're looking to integrate purposeful play into daily routines or craft meaningful invitations that encourage children to move, Let's Get Physical provides the tools and inspiration to bring energy and excitement to your early childhood environment.

Rae Pica

$47

Big Body Play!: 51 Games to Build Physical Strength & Skills

I hear from teachers all the time that the children can't hold themselves upright, walk a block without becoming exhausted, or keep from falling out of their chairs! The reason? They aren't getting enough big body play! The human body was meant to develop through movement. But gone are the days of playing tag, running wild through neighborhoods, and rolling down hills -- just because they could. This guide -- with its 51 active games -- can help you bring big body into their lives!