Did you see our Winter Fine Motor Mats with LEGOs? I had such a great response, not only from my daughter (who has just recently decided to add something different into her day), but from readers too. Which I understand why! It is incredibly simple prep but engaging and fun for kids. I would say that most don't even realize they are strengthening skills and learning, they think it's just play. I couldn't leave you all hanging with just one fine motor mat with LEGOs, though. I had to make ... continue reading...
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Winter Fine Motor Mats with LEGO Bricks
We have spent many afternoons with our favorite snacks creating towers, cars, castles, school buildings and so much more with our LEGO. These little plastic blocks have a magical way of pulling creativity out from deep down and helping children (and let's be real - adults too) make beautiful structures. LEGO are so magical, there is no reason why we shouldn't use them to help us teach children other areas of learning as well. We love LEGO activities and have used them for many years in our ... continue reading...
Valentine Fine Motor Activity for Preschoolers
You know how we keep seeing reports about the decline in handwriting skills for kids?? Probably because they are spending too much time on electronics and not enough time actually using their hands to do things... this Valentine fine motor activity for preschoolers (or special needs kids like my daughter) is a great way to work on those precious fine motor skills that we need so desperately. Whether you believe we still need to learn cursive or not (I'm a believer), kids still need to get those ... continue reading...
Winter Fine Motor Activity for Preschoolers
When my husband called me at 7:00 this morning to tell me he had almost been in not one, but several car accidents I had a feeling that school would be delayed. Then we he told me there was a 6-car pile up on one of our main roads, I knew that school was cancelled. Seriously, even if they didn't call it, WE were cancelling because there was no way I was going to drive our daughter to school 10 miles away. On pure ice. So we needed to come up with some activities FAST. This winter fine motor ... continue reading...
Preschool Playdough Fine Motor Snowman
Winter has set in for good, which means that there is nothing but snow and ice for the next 2-3 months. You can make this part of the year exciting by bringing some of the elements of winter into the classroom. This snowman fine motor activity is a fun way for kids to strengthen fine motor skills and have fun with the season of winter at the same time. With just a few supplies, kids can transform basic white play dough into a whole winter scene and build their very own melt-proof snowman. ... continue reading...
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