Bottle Cap Matching Game + Freebie
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Quick and easy bottle cap game to make for your kids
Read MoreCutting Up - Part 3: Staying On The Line
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You’ve bought the scissors, they’ve snipped the paper and now you actually have a “cutting fanatic “ on your hands. How can you encourage them to cut and improve their accuracy, without worrying about all the things in your house having snips in them? Give them something to cut . . . and make it fun!
Read MoreCutting Up - Part 2: Positioning and Snipping
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In our last post, we explored the different types of scissors available for young children and talked about setting up some safety guidelines so that you can be more comfortable with your child using scissors at home. Now, let's delve into the how-to's.
Read MoreCutting Up: A Guide To Teaching Scissor Skills
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Teaching a child to use scissors can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be scary. And, it can be lots of fun for both of you. After years of working with young children, I have come up with a few tips to make the process easier—and safer— for both of you.
Read MoreLearning To Write - Troubleshooting
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By the time children are finished with first grade, they have usually become fairly proficient at handwriting. It is might a bit shaky sometimes and perhaps really messy when they are in a hurry, but they have a good grasp at how to hold a pencil and how to form the letters and the numerals. But, what if your child is still having significant difficulties with handwriting?
Read MoreLearning To Write - Letter and Numeral Formation
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It may not seem important to you, but there actually is a proper way to write most letters that was developed in an effort to make writing more efficient as you grow and mature and have to write more and more.
Read MoreLearning To Write - Letters and Numerals
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Learning to write letters and numerals does not have to be a dreaded, tedious task. Have fun with it by using some of these ideas.
Read MoreLearning to Write - Proper Pencil Grip Tips
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A fisted grip is fine for young toddlers, but as children mature, it is important to use a correct grip on pencils and crayons for handwriting efficiency. Read on to discover tips that will help you encourage the correct grip.
Read MoreLearning To Write - Strokes and Shapes, Fingers Before Pencils
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"Fingers before pencils" when learning to write strokes and shapes.
Read MoreLearning To Write - Fine Motor Practice.
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Young children’s movements develop in the large muscles first, and then are refined to include the muscles in the hands and fingers, so today, we will look at some fun ways to reinforce that development.
Read MoreLearning To Write - Large Muscles First
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Learning to write takes more than just holding a pencil in your hand. Learn about how large muscle development enhances handwriting.
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