The basic idea of alphabet boxes is to have a bag, box, tray, or drawer that is labeled with a letter and has things that start with that letter in it 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 18. For instance, depending on the size of your box/ bag and how many […]
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Fine motor skills are important for everyday life and academic success. But they also are in decline 41,44 . In this post, you’ll see examples of fine motor skill developmental milestones for children aged 1 to 4 1/2 years. You’ll see why it is crucial that you provide your child with activities that improve fine
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I recently came across the concept of morning messages. Morning messages are, apparently, a staple of many classrooms in early education.1 Some states, such as NJ, even mandate morning messages in kindergarten2. Mailbox activities are also a popular activity for kids at home.3 Having a morning message/ mailbox routine can be a quick, fun, educational
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As an avid reader myself, reading is just fun – even if it’s reading a picture book out loud. Beyond being enjoyable, research has found that reading to your child is super important to his/her development. Read on for some research-backed reasons why reading to your child is important. Learning to read doesn’t ‘just happen’
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