Creating a Good Morning Routine Creating a good morning routine is essential. It is hard to believe that we are already gearing up for the back-to-school season. There are so many things that need to get done and at the same time, we are packing in the last activities...
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How To Help Kids With Pencil Grasp
If you have a preschooler, you’ve probably noticed that they hold their pencils, crayons, and markers differently from you. Young children often hold onto writing utensils with their entire hand. This can leave you wondering when and if you should correct their pencil...
11 Best Fine Motor Toys for Preschoolers
Developing motor skills is an important step toward your preschooler’s growing independence. As your child enters the preschool years, they'll begin to have greater control over their hands and fingers—this is known as fine motor control. These skills allow them to do...
What Are Visual-Motor Skills?
As parents and caregivers, many of us already understand how important motor skills are for our children’s development. As your child grows, mastering motor control allows them more independence and leads to greater success in school and sports. But have you ever heard of visual-motor skills?
Is Your Child A Righty, A Lefty, Or Ambidextrous?
By the time they begin preschool, many children are already beginning to show a hand preference. Even as an infant, you may have noticed that your child has a clear preference for either their right or left hand once they began picking up toys, utensils, or food. And...