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Helping your toddler or preschooler practice their fine motor skills doesn’t have to be boring.
Young kids need to build up their hand muscles and coordination so they will be able to write by the time they’re in school.
I found 21 fun activity ideas to build fine motor skills and keep your little one busy for a while.
Being able to coordinate and use the small muscle groups in our hands, wrists, and fingers in a controlled way requires fine motor skills. Mastering these skills as kids allows us to be more independent.
With fine motor skills we can perform tasks, such as brushing our teeth, eating, and getting dressed, on our own.
This post discusses the benefits of building fine motor skills and how printables can serve as fantastic learning tools.
For years, children have ventured into the outdoors to learn survival, health and social skills at camp.
These camps emphasize togetherness and provide fun activities to do while simultaneously teaching kids important life lessons and skills they’ll need while growing up.
The many benefits of getting kids into the summer camp spirit have made these camps a wildly popular summer activity for decades!
Sometimes, however, summer camp isn’t a feasible option.
This year, many camps are shut down amid COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. But other times, summer camps are simply too expensive or time consuming for families to partake in.
But the good news is: you can recreate the summer camp spirit in your own backyard!
I’m sure you’ve heard independent play is important for kids. It’s also important for parents because we just need 20 minutes to ourselves sometimes. But when do you start and how do you encourage your baby or toddler to play independently?
Looking for a fun game to play with your family at Easter? Get these free Easter bingo cards for your party or just to enjoy all Spring.
These bingo cards are easy enough for toddlers or preschoolers to play along. But they’re also great for kids of any age and the whole family.
Teaching your toddler about shapes is as important as learning about colors or numbers. Shapes are everywhere and the foundation for certain mathematics.
But memorizing shape names can be tedious and boring. So here are a few fun ideas for shape activities that will build your toddler’s brain!
