Growing Hands-On Kids

Child development tips, tools, and strategies.

15 Christmas Tree Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and who doesn’t love a good Christmas activity? This year I thought I would round-up some of my favorite Christmas tree fine motor activities for preschoolers. Some of these would even be great for toddlers (just watch out for small parts and mouths!). All of these activities […]

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Handwriting to Kids

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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 […]

Play Dough Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Pre-Writing Activity for Kids

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I’m always looking for fun ways to work on pre-writing skills with my 6-year-old and 3-year-old. This play dough tic-tac-toe activity is perfect for improving fine motor skills and introducing the “X” and “O” shape to your child. It’s a great pre-writing activity for kids, especially kindergarten age.     Play Dough Tic-Tac-Toe Pre-Writing Activity […]

The Importance of Messy Play for Children

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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 […]