What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills give us the ability and dexterity to make movements with the small muscles of our hands and wrists. These skills require coordination between our brains and muscles. Fine motor skill efficiency directly affects a child's...
This winter has already been a long one! Cold and snow are gripping many areas of the country. Children are already isolated during the pandemic and are now stuck inside due to inclement weather! So, what is a parent/caregiver to do when children say, “I’m bored”?...
With more children sitting home than years before, it can be tricky fielding all the “I’m bored” comments from them daily. While it might be easier to tell them tall tales of times when we didn’t have computers or animatronic toys to keep us entertained, we could...
I’ve spent many hours watching my children and their teammates playing sports, including baseball, football, hockey, and soccer. Sometimes I must admit, the action in the stands is almost as exciting as the game itself. Here are some of the more...
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PARENTS! Nogginsland has a Facebook group and we would love to have YOU join our community! We are a group of educators, practitioners, and parents dedicated to sharing ideas on education, innovation, and...