Build Gross Motor Skills for Better Fine Motor Development
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Build Gross Motor Skills for Better Fine Motor Development

Ever thought about how many skills your toddler or preschooler is actually learning in these early years?  We often talk about fine motor skills here but something we need to understand is how crucial gross motor activities are in being a foundation for those fine motor skills.  These larger movements—such as running, jumping, and climbing—provide…

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Building Your Toddler’s Fine Motor Skills is about Strength and Coordination

As moms, we’re always looking for ways to support our little ones in their early years, setting them up for success in school and life. One key area to focus on during these formative years is fine motor skills. These are the small movements involving the hands, wrists, and fingers that allow your child to…

Fine Motor Skills your 0-6 month old is Developing and Activities to do with them
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Fine Motor Skills your 0-6 month old is Developing and Activities to do with them

Your 0 – 6 month old baby is developing SO many new skills right now. One of these skills sets is the foundations of their Fine Motor Skills. Knowing the milestones your baby is reaching can help you include activities that promote this development effectively.

Develop Correct Tripod Pencil Grasp with these Fine Motor Tips for Preschoolers
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Develop Correct Tripod Pencil Grasp with these Fine Motor Tips for Preschoolers

Developing the correct tripod pencil grasp can be easy if you know what to teach your child and how to practice this skill. These tips and tricks will help your child to correct their pencil grip easily and can really set them up for success in writing right now and for many years to come!

Essential tools for supporting your toddler and preschooler’s fine motor development
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Essential tools for supporting your toddler and preschooler’s fine motor development

Fine motor development is one of the most important skills your child needs for school and beyond. Developing these skills can be easy with the right knowledge and tools and can happen quite naturally in the everyday life and play of our children.

Playdough activities to boost your child’s fine motor development
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Playdough activities to boost your child’s fine motor development

Playdough activities are a great way to boost your toddler and preschooler’s fine motor development as well as a host of other skills. Your child needs to build strength and coordination in the small muscles of their hands and wrists before they can pick up a pencil and start writing. Playdough is a fun and effective way to do this – the activities below will give you some great ideas to get started.

Teaching your preschooler to read can be easy and fun with this homeschool reading curriculum
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Teaching your preschooler to read can be easy and fun with this homeschool reading curriculum

Teaching your preschooler to read is a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. Having the right tools and training can make all the difference. This homeschool reading curriculum has made it so easy and fun to teach my children to read.