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...
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...
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As a parent, there are two words that make me cringe like none other: "I'm bored!" In today's fast-paced world we are quick to load our calendars with play dates, extracurricular activities, and family outings. The goal: Eliminate every moment of boredom from our...
Young children use their five senses - sight, taste, smell, sound, and touch - to explore and learn about the world. Sensory play is commonly used in classrooms to provide children with opportunities to experiment with various materials that promote...