If you're a preschool mom, most likely at some point, you've heard of the term 'fine motor skills'. Fine motor skills are weaker in young children and need a little practice to get them strong and robust. However, let's discuss both fine and gross motor skills that are critical to a child's development during the younger years. What are Fine Motor Skills? You may ask --what are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills are basically small movements...
Mazes are fantastic resources for students to build key logic skills. We've paired this fun pastime with another preschool skill...shape recognition. Learning to identify different shapes is an important skill during the preschool years, and these free preschool mazes will be a fun and engaging activity to work into your preschool rotations. Printable Mazes for Preschoolers Each of the 12 shape mazes focuses on a single shape that students need to follow around the page. ...
It's that beautiful time of year again. October is a wonderful month to still enjoy warmer weather while gazing at the autumn colors. While you may need your jacket, enjoy that comforting sunshine outdoors with your exploring little ones. It's also time for Preschool Themes in October: Pumpkins, Harvest Festivals, Silly Monsters, Bats, and Trunk and Treat! Pumpkin Projects for Preschool As beautifully colored fall leaves drop, pumpkins make their grand entrance on porches and patios...
If you're a homeschool mom or teacher, you know that teaching science can be one of the most intimidating subjects. We tend to think of experiments, an abundance of materials, and of course, a colorful mess. But, I'll let you in on a little secret -- it doesn't have to be any of those frustrating ideas. Instead, you'll be relieved to find my free and affordable products include fine motor science, fine motor art, and...
As your child reaches preschool age, you realize fine motor skills milestones are important. Yet, you're also aware that your child needs to learn the alphabet too. Why not combine both key elements for preschoolers to discover Fine Motor ABCs! Fine Motor Skills Milestones If you are new or need a refresher on the term 'fine motor skills', you'll want to find out why these small muscle movements are so important. Plus, you'll want to...
While September is your 'back to school' month, it can also be a blast as you kick off many new fun activities. Need some fresh ideas to liven up your school theme? Try these inspiring thoughts for your September Preschool Themes: Apples, Acorns, Back to School, Calendars, and Books. Apples Printable Resources As autumn leaves fall, so does delicious and crispy apples! It's a special time to go apple picking at local farms with a wide...
Monthly Fine Motor Activity Packs Preschool is a wonderful time to try out monthly themes in your classroom! Whether you are homeschooling your own child, or teaching a classroom of twenty students, covering holidays and seasons is a great way to boost engagement. I don't know about you, but the practicality of implementing seasonal themes has always been one of the biggest stumbling blocks for me. Too many hours spent scouring Pinterest...
As your child reaches preschool age, you may start thinking about how to add fine motor skills into their daily activities. While some small muscle movements happen every day, others must be more intentional. And, using easy and affordable tools to strengthen their fine motor movements is simple to do with alphabet play dough mats! Kids love working with play dough -- it's squishy, hands-on fun! And, what better way to teach them their ABCs...
Writing is a fundamental skill to learning. Younger preschoolers love to scribble and pretend to write. Pre-writing activities give students the skills and muscle tone they need to write. Writing doesn’t come until later. However, laying the foundation will make learning to write easier. Learning for preschoolers is all about play. Here are five, fun pre-writing activities to start with your student, today. Playdough Alphabet Mats Playdough Playdough is fun and easy to use. Kids love to squish...
These free blank alphabet letter mats make look simple, but they are filled with possibility for your preschool classroom! Blank ABC letters can be filled with a variety of different small motor manipulatives, making them a fantastic secret weapon to pull from of your Super Teacher Toolbox! These boredom busters are not only fun and engaging, but they build letter recognition and fine motor skills too! For extended fun, print a set on colored...
