It is clear that many aspects of a child’s environment influence his or her motor, cognitive and social-emotional outcomes”. “Parental responsivity, a variety of daily experiences, equipment use and the structure of the physical space are...
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“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how they learn.” – O. Fred Donaldson What is play? Play is engaging in an activity for enjoyment rather than a serious or practical purpose. The play takes on many...
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Children are often expected to spend a significant amount of time writing both in the classroom and for homework. Whether they are learning to write or writing to learn, handwriting requires several fine motor skills including an efficient...
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Click the link to reach this week’s App of the Week: Brush Your Teeth with Funny Animals for Kids and Toddlers This is a fun app for your child to practice toothbrushing in a fun, play situation, but also incorporates the child in brushing...
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Many families have a tradition of coloring eggs for Easter festivities, but for the child who has decreased fine motor skills, this tradition may be difficult. Here are some suggestions so that a child with varying levels of fine motor skills can...
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