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Tag: child development

Cutting With Scissors

Cutting With Scissors

Cutting with scissors is a great art project AND a way to develop fine motor skills.
Using scissors builds finger strength and dexterity for later writing skills. There is also hand-eye coordination involved.

Most children really enjoy cutting with scissors. … Read more >>

Posted on May 30, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Create, PlayTagged activity, art, child development

Boredom

Boredom

Being bored is not a crisis to be solved. It’s an internal emotional state that needs to be regulated. You can give your child the time and space to figure out how to handle this sensation! The more practice they … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in Child DevelopmentTagged child development

Social Skills

Social Skills

During covid-19 homebound time, most parents have expressed concerns about their children’s lack of socializing. They worry that their child is missing out on developing important social skills for when they start (or re-start) school.

This is a valid concern, … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in ConnectTagged child development, connect, emotional learning

Creative Ways to Build Fine Motor Skills

Creative Ways to Build Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills are the ability to make movements using the small muscles in our hands and wrists. These skills are important for all ages and are developed from birth.

Infancy-12 months
Placing toys within reach (or for younger infants … Read more >>

Posted on September 8, 2020 by MarniPosted in Child Development, LearnTagged child development, fine motor

Sidewalk Chalk Alphabet Game

Sidewalk Chalk Alphabet Game

While the weather cooperates, getting outside with your children is a great way to connect as a family. Sidewalk chalk is a fun, educational outdoor game.

All you need is sidewalk chalk and a clear driveway or sidewalk.

Write all … Read more >>

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Create, PlayTagged activity, child development

Infants and Laughter

Infants and Laughter

What is it?
Laughing is a communication skill. Your baby is communicating enjoyment! It is an interesting quirk of human nature that we smile and laugh before we develop language.… Read more >>

Posted on June 22, 2020 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Covid-19, RelaxTagged child development, relax

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