Art is an integral part of every young child’s life and important for healthy development. Children are naturally drawn to creative expression. A child who is faced with some paper and pencils will seldom need encouragement to start drawing. You may be wondering how you can extend your children’s creative abilities. It’s as simple as …
These free printable puzzles for kids are instantly downloadable and are a great addition to your puzzle collection at home or in your classroom. There are a variety of basic jigsaw puzzles for toddlers and some more challenging multi-piece puzzles for preschoolers. Ranging from 2 pieces to 24 pieces, they are suitable for children between …
Puzzles are great educational toys for kids. With such a variety of different types available, you may be wondering which are the most suitable and beneficial for your preschoolers at home or at school. Here is a breakdown of the best puzzles for preschoolers between the ages of 3 and 5 years (find the best …
Puzzles are one of the most educational toys but there is such a variety of different types, you may be wondering which are the most appropriate and beneficial for your toddlers at home or school. Here is a breakdown of the best puzzles for toddlers between the ages of 1 and 3 years. There’s no …
In early childhood, children develop and learn to control the small muscles of their bodies, including the hands, fingers, eyes, tongue and toes. This is known as fine motor development. Fine motor movements look different at various ages. A baby, for example, has to learn to hold a spoon while eating, whereas an older child …
Painting with water. Does that even classify as a creative activity when there’s nothing to show at the end? Absolutely! Why? Like all other process art activities, this is the kind of simple, sensory activity I recommend to parents and teachers because children are always learning while they’re engaged in the process of creating, regardless …
Potato printing has always been one of my go-to preschool art activities. There are so many things you can do with some potatoes and paint, and there are also educational benefits of this activity for young children. Here are some of the reasons you should try this activity with kids, as well as some ideas …
During the early years, it is important for children to build their fine motor skills. This can be done in simple ways, through a child’s medium of learning – play. Here are some tips for how to improve fine motor skills. What is Fine Motor Skill? Fine motor skill is the ability to control the …
During early childhood, children develop their fine motor skills in fairly predictable patterns. Fine motor skill involves controlling the muscles of the hands and fingers, tongue, eyes and toes. Some examples of fine motor skills are cutting, dressing and building a puzzle. Here is a comprehensive fine motor skills development checklist from birth to the …
Why do fine motor skills matter so much in the early years and why should we make developing them a priority? How does fine motor affect learning? Here are the reasons we encourage babies to explore objects with their little hands and why we should get our toddlers and preschoolers involved in fine motor activities …
Looking for some simple ideas for fine motor activities for your little ones? While you can find many interesting, creative or theme-based activity ideas online, this is a list of the most basic and essential types of fine motor skills activities. They are the kinds of activities that all kids should be doing in early …
There are so many fancy and pricy fine motor skills toys on the market, it can be hard to figure out what you should buy your kids, and what’s actually unnecessary. The truth is that your kids just need to play with the basics to fully develop their fine motor skills. So, what are fine …