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Drawing Circles

By Pauline On March 30, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Activities for Children, English, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Kids & Writing, Pre school, Subjects, Work
Children’s drawing skills progress as their fine motor skills mature. The more control over the pencil or crayon they have in their hands, the more complex their drawing skills become. At 12 months – 2 years the crayon is held initially in the palm with the thumbs pointing upwards (in a dagger grasp); the child [...]
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Small Space Solutions for Playful Learning

Small Space Solutions for Playful Learning: Writing Centre & Atelier

By Pauline On March 21, 2012 · 12 Comments · In Kids & Writing, Spaces & Organisation, Work
We live in a small home and I am grateful for what we have. As with any home, there are always some challenges. The needs of our family have changed dramatically within the last four years. Four years ago, it was just my husband and I. We had a room that was a “spare” room [...]
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Gross Motor Skills Balloon Play via Lessons Learnt Journal

Balloon Play

By Pauline On March 20, 2012 · 9 Comments · In Activities for Children, Creative Play, Fine Motor Skills, Play, Pre school, Short & Simple, Toddler Activities
Gross motor skills are not only essential for moving around and playing; they are also crucial for fine motor development. Our control over our whole body impacts the way our hands function. We need a stable base from which our arms and hands can operate. Our trunks need to be strong and stable to hold [...]
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Fine Motor Skills Patty Pan Mobile via Lessons Learnt Journal

Patty Pan Mobile

By Pauline On March 2, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Activities for Children, Fine Motor Skills, Kids Arts and Crafts, Pre school, Preschool, Work
Fine motor skills describes the way we use our hands and fingers. Having four children between the ages of 3 months and 3.5 years, I note the remarkable way fine motor skills develop as children grow. Making this patty pan mobile  involves two fine motor skills activities: using a paper punch and threading. It’s great [...]
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