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St. Patrick’s Day Pegboard Rainbow Abacus Toddler Activity!
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What Your Toddler Should Know Before Preschool
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"We've done some research for you, and here are some benchmarks that help determine preschool readiness. Don't worry if your child doesn't meet all of the expectations listed – these are not "standards," rather "suggestions." Skills That Will Give Your Child an Awesome Start To Preschool What an exciting time! Your toddler is ready for preschool! Or, at least you think he is ready. Sometimes it's hard to determine. We've done some research for you, and here are some benchmarks that help determine preschool readiness. Don't worry if your child doesn't meet all of the expectations listed – these are...
- Tags: alphabet letters, educational games for toddlers, fine motor skills toys, learning toys for toddlers, manipulatives, preschool academic skills, preschool education, preschool emotional skills, preschool fine motor skills, preschool physical skills, preschool social skills
Love Letters - Alphabet Blocks Kids Valentine's Activity
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SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: Skoolzy Alphabet Blocks Imagination INSTRUCTIONS & PLAY IDEAS: The alphabet blocks kids activity works for wide range of ages and abilities. Depending on your child’s age and skill level you can write out the words on a piece of paper for them to follow with their blocks of love letters (preschool) or you can say them out loud (kindergarten or preschoolers that can read). You can also ask them to come up with their own using their imagination. Love letters is a fun family activity to come up with new love words to share. ...
- Tags: abc, abc's, alphabet, alphabet blocks, alphabet letters, early reading, fine motor skills, fine motor skills toys, language development, manipulatives, Valentine's Day
Linking Heart Activity for V-Day
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SHARE THE LOVE! A quick fine motor activity to do with your preschooler! This heart activity works for Valentine’s Day or any day to show you care. SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: 1 sheet of cardstock paper Pair of scissors Crayon/pencil/marker A Set of Links Hole Puncher PLAY IDEAS: Cut different shapes – stars, squares Sort the links by color as you put them in Count the links We hope you and your little ones enjoy!
- Tags: color matching, color sorting, counters, counting, fine motor skills, fine motor skills toys, link, linking, links, math manipulatives, Valentine's Day
Pegboard Heart Activity - Fine Motor Skills
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It is always fun to sneak in some fine motor skills to any learning activity. We have a fun way to incorporate Valentine’s Day into a fun fine motor peg board activity. There are so many fine motor skills that can be learnt from working with peg boards. This toddler activity incorporates eye-hand coordination, pincer grip for pre-writing exercise and some cutting. So get some free occupational therapy and a few hugs! SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: 1 sheet of cardstock paper Pair of scissors Crayon/pencil/marker Pegboard and Pegs (any of our sets will work with this activity)...