When children start school, we usually focus on reading, writing, and math. There is another area that plays a big role in school success: fine motor skills. These are the small movements of the hands and fingers that help children hold a pencil, cut with scissors, or button a shirt. Recent research looked closer at […]
There is growing evidence that fine motor skills (FMS) play an important role in language development. Recent studies have shown that FMS are linked to children’s vocabulary and oral narrative abilities, which are key components of language. Read more about the research and explore how fine motor skills and language development are connected. Learn practical […]
When it comes to the physical development of children, understanding the difference between fine and gross motor skills is paramount. These two types of motor skills are the building blocks for many of the abilities a child will develop throughout their early years. Learn more about the differences and how parents and educators can support […]
Adolescence is a time for a change in maturation, physical growth, and physical development. Having two teenagers myself, I am very familiar with a day in the life of a teenager. The busy day usually includes activities such as attending school, participating in sports and clubs, eating meals, using technology, socializing, and sleeping. Five out […]
How cute are these cat whisker crafts? I happen to find it adorable! Just print out the free download, cut out the kitty’s, laminate and hole punch to indicate where to lace the pipe cleaners. Toss some pipe cleaners cut in half inside the busy bag and it is all set to go. The child […]
Young kids find it difficult to learn to write since they must combine their still-developing fine motor abilities with an understanding of written language in order to produce a mark that has meaning. The problem gets worse when children are required to create a range of written items, each with its own set of demands […]
This shape matching activity for preschoolers and older children is a fun way to introduce shapes. It reinforces the concept of shapes by giving kids an opportunity to identify 2D shapes like circle, square, plus, and triangle. You can download it for FREE at the bottom of the post. How Does the Shape Matching Activity […]
The elephant is a large and exciting creature. There are many ways to celebrate this amazing animal, whether it’s through an educational theme or just because they’re super cute! This elephant activity for preschoolers and up will provide a FUN fine motor game for your students! Learn some fun elephant facts for kids too. Print […]
Are you looking for fingerprint art ideas for kids? This FREE fingerprint art printable provides step by step directions to make some awesome people with your fingers! You can download it at the bottom of the post. How Does the Fingerprint Art Printable Work? All you need to do are these three steps: You can […]
Children are using tablets, smartphones, and computers screens more and more each day. Research indicates that a higher amount of screen time is related to lower fine motor skills. But what about specifically fine motor skills and tablet use? What does the research say on the effect of touch screen tablet use on fine motor […]