What are Fine Motor Skills? So what are fine motor skills? – They’re simply the skills which involve the smaller muscles of the hand, wrist and fingers. Fine motor skills are used in actions which require precision – like holding and guiding a pencil whilst drawing, cutting accurately with scissors, and being able to successfully …
This post will explain what the main preschool math skills are; how young children actually use them in their day to day lives; as well as give you some ways you can help your children develop their mathematical mind! Just like reading, math is a fundamental skill that is taught in schools and is a …
9 Surprising Benefits of Picture Books For Children This post will explain what a picture book is, look into the history of the picture book, as well as help you to discover 9 surprising benefits of picture books for children. I love picture books! There, I said it. They are amazing! And not only do …
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When To Start Tummy Time (And What Exactly Is It?) In this post, we will discover when to start tummy time with your baby, as well as explain what tummy time is and take a look into the scientific research to find out what the benefits of tummy time are. What is Tummy Time? Tummy …
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In this post we’re going to answer the question – ‘when do babies crawl?’; look at the different types of baby crawling and movement; and find out if there’s anything we can do to help them take their first steps (or crawls or shuffles) on this exciting journey. Crawling is exciting! Crawling marks one of …
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How to Teach the Letter Sounds at Home – Teaching Phonics I recently wrote a post explaining what phonics is and how it has been scientifically proven to help children learn to read. I know that this is the case, as I work in a primary school and teach it every day to reception/ kindergarten …
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The Power Of Playdough – 9 Brilliant Benefits Of Playing With Playdough In this post we will look at the many benefits of playing with playdough and how it can help your child’s development. Playdough is a widely used play material at home and in schools for good reason! Children love playing, creating and building …
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In this post I am going to share some amazing yoga for kids online resources to help your children get mentally and physically fitter. Disclosure: Please bear in mind that some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a small …
10 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Yoga For Kids Yoga can have many of the same benefits for kids as it can for adults. It’s a holistic mind–body practice which is often used for physical and mental health. And is now commonly looked upon as an enjoyable way to get both physically and mentally fit. As …
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The Effects of Music on Child Development – DD Issue #3 Welcome to Developmental Digest, Issue #3 – The Effects of Music on Child Development. This is a series of posts where I take a look at some interesting things, all to do with parenting and child development, that have caught my eye recently. I …
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This post is all about the amazing benefits of nursery rhymes for kids! We all remember nursery rhymes. Being bounced lovingly on our parent’s knees whilst being sung Humpty Dumpty – waiting excitedly for their legs to drop as ‘Humpty Dumpty had a great fall’ or happily clapping out Pat-A-Cake to the rhythm. Maybe like …
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