Enrolling your child in classes at a dance school can offer many benefits, including more self confidence, poise, new friends, and a great sense of accomplishment. Dance classes are a good introduction to tumbling and cheering, and often dance schools will offer these type of classes as well. Plus they look so cute in those ...
Gross motor and fine motor skills are important terms in a child’s development. Understanding what those terms mean are very important and a key to your child’s successful progression. Gross motor skills are movements of the large muscles in the body; such as arm and leg muscles. These types of movements are easier for a ...
There are many benefits to incorporating a sensory table in your early childhood classroom. Sensory play appeals to all sorts of learners. If you are reluctant to include sensory play in your room, please consider the benefits your students will gain. It enhances your curriculum in the areas of science, social skills, math, character development, ...
If your child has motor difficulties and/or low muscle tone, there are a variety of ways to strengthen his skills, build muscle, and increase endurance without breaking your budget. My son has fine and gross motor delays, low muscle tone, and loose joints, as well as some sensory and vestibular issues. Through trial and error, ...
In the “Sound of Music,” Julie Andrews sang, “First we begin with A, B, C.” For preschoolers and kindergarteners that are beginning to learn letters and phonics we often begin with letter A. “A” is for apples is a popular and worthy preschool theme but if you’re looking to add a few more ideas in ...
Have you considering taking a mommy and me class with your infant or toddler? Are you wondering what benefits a mommy and me class offers? Are you not even sure what a mommy and me class is? Are you just searching for something for you and your baby to do together? A Mommy and Me ...
Whether teaching in the classroom or wanting to give our child the best experiences we can at home, parents and teachers alike need to include activities to encourage and develop both fine and gross motor skills. While concentrating on teaching your toddler or preschooler shape recognition, you may want to include these fun, creative and ...
