When it comes to introducing handwriting, there are some things that you don’t want to miss or skip before expecting a child to write. I want to take a look at 5 mistakes to avoid when introducing handwriting skills in today’s post. 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Handwriting to Kids Let’s take a look […]
The Foundational Skills Needed for Handwriting Mechanics
You probably think of handwriting mechanics as the act of picking up a pencil and writing on paper. And while that is true, there are some important skills that need to be in place for a child to be successful with this. Let’s take a look at the foundational skills needed for handwriting mechanics. Foundational […]
The Importance of Messy Play for Children
Have you seen all the homemade play dough, goop, oobleck, and slime recipes on Pinterest? Or maybe you searched for a fun activity idea and came across the term “messy play” or “sensory play”. While messy play may seem like a new fad on the internet, it is an important part of child development. Let’s […]
10 Crossing Midline Activities for Kids
Crossing midline is a term you have probably seen if you work in early childhood education or pediatric therapy. Today I want to share 10 crossing midline activities for kids that you can incorporate into your home, classroom, or therapy sessions. Why Crossing Midline? The ability to cross the midline, or cross over the imaginary […]
Practical Life Washing Activities for Toddlers
Toddlers are typically obsessed with water and washing things. At least my daughter was right around 2 1/2 years old. She would always imitate me with her own broom and dustpan when I sweep the floor and she also loved rinsing dishes at the sink. Even now at 6, she still loves helping out around the […]
Pencil Grasp Development Handout
I’m often asked what typical pencil grasp development looks like. We tackled this topic in a previous post, but I had a reader reach out to me asking for a one-page handout that she could share with parents and teachers. So I created this pencil grasp development handout that you can use as a quick […]