The relationship between fine motor skills, handwriting, typing, and reading development has been an area of keen interest for educators, parents, and occupational therapy providers. Fine motor skills (FMS), the small muscle movements primarily in our fingers and hands, play a crucial role in activities like writing. But how does this relate to a child’s […]
Are you looking for a fun way to help your kindergartners learn sight words? If so, you’re in luck! There are many games that are perfect for teaching sight words. Find some entertaining ideas here for games with sight words for Kindergarten. You will love them, and so will your kindergartners! WHAT ARE SIGHT WORDS? […]
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to help your kindergartners learn their sight words, look no further than kindergarten sight word bingo! This game is perfect for practicing sight words in a fun and interactive way. It’s easy to set up and can be played with minimal supplies. Ready to get started? […]
Did you know that having good motor skills may help with the reading skills in overweight boys? Researchers from the Journal of Sports Science examined the associations of cardiometabolic risk factors with academic achievement and whether motor performance, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, or sedentary behavior effected these associations in 175 children who were 6 to […]
Did you know that reading is associated with movement activities? Some research indicates that higher levels of physical activity and lower levels of sedentary time are associated with better brain structures and functions in children. With more and more classrooms under the pressures of state testing, academic time becomes a priority and students can be […]
The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a research review on the relationship between motor proficiency, math, and reading in school-aged children and adolescents. Previous research indicated that there are positive associations between physical activity, cognition, and academic performance in children. This review investigated which factors influence the relationship between motor proficiency, math, […]
Binocular Vision Function and Reading Performance in Children The Journal of Optometry published a retrospective chart review on binocular vision function and reading performance in 121 children who were identified with reading problems according to their IEP. The researchers focused on acuity and binocular vision such as accommodation (focus), vergence (turning the eye in and […]
Fine Motor Skills and Reading Prior to kindergarten, fine motor skills are important for school readiness. Research indicates that fine motor skills play a role in cognition and language development. The Journal of Research in Reading recently investigated the relationship between fine motor skills and reading development in 144 kindergartners in Germany. Each child was […]
Fine Motor Skills, Visual Function, and Reading in Children Human Movement Science recently published research examining the association between fine motor skills, visual function, and reading in children. The participants included 19 children who were reading below expected grade and age level. In order to test whether the children identified with reading difficulties perform worse only […]
Link Between Reading, Visual Perception, and Visual–Motor Integration Decoding written words is a key component to developing the ability to read. In order to decode, children need adequate visual perceptual skills. Recent research published in Dyslexia discussed the link between reading, visual perception, and visual–motor integration using the Developmental Test of Visual Perception version 2 (DTVP-2). The […]