Need some gift ideas for toys that help develop fine motor skills? We've compiled a list of the best fine motor toys on the market! Fine motor skills require a child to use their hands and fingers. Fine motor skills are especially important because they help a child grasp and use a pencil once they get to school. It's the synchronization of hands and fingers with the eyes. Gift Guide: Fine … [Read more...]
Spider Playdough Activity
One of my students' most favorite activities to do is playdough, so I'm always searching for new and fun ways I can make playdough fun more...FUN! This build-a-spider activity goes great in our classroom during the week of halloween, and is a fun fine-motor activity for the kids to participate in. Spiders activities are always a fun thing to incorporate into the classroom during … [Read more...]
15 Halloween Fine Motor Activities
Halloween is just around the corner, and these fun Halloween fine motor activities are so cute to make with your little ones. What child doesn't love Halloween? Halloween is a great holiday to bring in some fine motor practice, and most kids will be so into the activity, they won't even realize what skill they're building. Why build fine motor skills? Young children need to … [Read more...]
Sunflower Seed Fine Motor Activity
We are gearing up for the end of Summer, and by now sunflowers are nice and tall! Last year we decided to grow our own sunflowers, and by this time in the season they were starting to wilt and die down. Before they died off completely, I decided to create a fine motor activity out of a sunflower plant! Now you may be asking, "Why are fine motor activities so important?" I have a very … [Read more...]
Bang The Box Preschool Activity
Today, I'm so excited to welcome Jaimi to the blog with an amazing preschool activity! Jaimi is from The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide and I'm so happy that she's hear sharing her expertise with you today! Without any further ado, here's Jaimi with an awesome preschool activity that's great for implementing at home, or in your preschool classroom. Bang the Box: Preschool Activity This post … [Read more...]