Promote Fine Motor Skills with 30 Materials & Activities
Children can work on their fine motor skills with these suggested materials and fine motor activities geared for young kids.
How to Help an Infant Develop Fine Motor Skills
Top OT Tips for Improving Fine Motor Skills
Pediatric Occupational Therapists often support educators and parents in helping children with handwriting skills. Long before the student sits down at the desk to complete a writing assignment, there are building blocks that serve as a foundation for success: 5 Activities that Benefit Fine Motor Skills Allow for Tummy Time: The prone or belly …
How to Help Children Improve Their Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills are important in learning and in life. Discover practical and fun ways to help your children strengthen their fine motor skills.
8 Fun Ways to Build Fine Motor Skills
Does your child have trouble with fine motor skills and handling small objects? Try these fun art projects and activities to build fine motor skills.
How Stacking / Nesting Toys Can Develop Early Language and Fine Motor Skills
Stacking toys - Oh how I love thee! Let me count (and stack) the ways. Don't be deceived - these seemingly simple toys pack a big punch when it comes to early l
Three Terrific Fine Motor Builders
Most parents don't know that fine motor skills, like any skill, need to be developed over time in order to give their child the best chance to be ready for school. Luckily, you don't need to look too far to find some of the best tools for making your child's transition to independence as seamless as possible.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills
Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills Does your child have difficulty with handwriting at school, buttoning pants, tying shoes, opening containers, or zipping their jacket? Many children have trouble with these tasks and require assistance. When children have trouble with these tasks it can be an indicator of underdeveloped fine motor skills. With …
Fine Motor Skills Provide a Surprising Pathway to School Readiness
When it comes to achievement, many people are surprised to learn that a major predictor is the quality of a student´s fine motor skills. There are several reasons for this correlation. The first is…
Handwriting Results Show Importance of Child's Fine Motor Skills Development
Handwriting Results: What your child's handwriting and fine motor skills may tell you about their learning development and how it effects their reading.
What If Teachers Could Be Promoted?
Opportunities for recognition alone are even few and far between in teaching. Would teacher promotions achieve big results?
New Effort to Promote Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
A multiyear endeavor organized by the Aspen Institute seeks to help schools better teach social and emotional skills alongside traditional academic subjects.
Survey: Student Success Calls for More Than Academic Skills
Educators agree that social-emotional learning is important, but teachers and school leaders have different perceptions about how well students are faring.
4 easy ways to fit maker activities into your curriculum
Maker activities are engaging and offer students opportunities to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. But how do you use them to teach traditional subjects? Here are four ideas and several resources to get you started.
What Factors Affect Motor Development in Early Childhood?
Motor development in early childhood is affected by many things, including genetics, encouragement from a parent or caregiver...
3 Surprising Skills That School Counselors Need
School counselors can increase their effectiveness when they master technology skills, embrace data analysis, and develop their public speaking abilities.
Naperville parents learn to promote resilience in teens
In the face of increasing concern about teen anxiety, depression and drug abuse, leaders in Naperville are focusing on resilience to help kids bounce back from difficult situations without making dangerous decisions.
8 Common Playground Problems and How to Help
The playground can cause problems for kids who have trouble with motor skills, social skills, impulsivity and other issues. Learn why playground games and rules can be hard.
How You Can Help Fight Gang Activity In Your Neighborhood
Police are handling the streets. But you can reach your child before they get out there.
How Your Child's Motor Skills Should Develop
A gross motor skills development timeline tells you when you can expect little ones to crawl, walk, and run, and how to help build these skills and muscles.
COLUMN: Promoting social emotional learning skills
One of the great things about summer, besides the incredible weather, is the time I have to read and reflect on current practices as well as opportunities to create new
