What is sensory play and why is it important?
What is sensory play and why is it important? What are the benefits of sensory play? What are some examples of sensory play?
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DIY Mess Free Ornament Craft- So easy and so cute!
When my little one came out of the craft cabinet (aka a kitchen cabinet) with an empty plastic ornament and stated that she wanted to do a craft, my first thought was "I just cleaned the table, I really do not want it to get messy again." However, knowing how much joy crafting together gives us both, I had to do something. Enter the pom pom ornament! All you need for this project is a clear plastic ornament and some pom poms. That's it! If you do not have either of those, you can grab some from the local craft store or the dollar store. This project is so easy, it really doesn't even need instructions but here goes... ...
5 things you can do at home to enhance your child's fine motor skills
This post contains affiliate links which means I receive a small commission for any pieces purchased. As parents, we want to give our kids the best start in life and in school. What many parents do not realize is that because of the use of educational apps, where a child swipes instead of writes, children are heading off to school without the necessary fine motor skills necessary to hold a pencil, hold scissors, and use glue. So here are 5 easy low prep things you can do at home to help kids develop fine motor skills. 1. Stickers- Let your kids use stickers. Stickers are a great way to enhance fine motor skills because in order to pull the stickers...