There is a moment in early childhood when a parent hands their child a pencil and says: let’s learn to write. It’s a natural impulse. Writing feels like the beginning of something — the first real proof that learning is happening. But for a young child, the pencil is not the beginning. It is the…
As child-led homeschoolers, we love to utilize board games in our homeschool. Board games provide an opportunity for connection, collaboration, and family bonding. Board games are a great tool to have, especially on rainy days. These board games will help your child build essential fine motor skills in a fun and engaging way. Fine motor…
Kinetic Play Sand is a great sensory tool for kids. This sand has a great texture that kids find mesmorizing. This kinetic sand recipe will save you money, and it is an eco-friendly alternative to premade sand. Kinetic Sand Ingredents 1 cup Play Sand1/4 teaspoon dish soap1 tablespoons clear glue1/t teaspoons liquid starch Instructions Try…
If your child has a gluten sensitivity, you will want to make gluten-free play dough. Creating your own play dough ensures that there is no cross contamination. It also means your play dough is eco-friendly, and making the play dough is a great sensory activity in itself! Add essential oils and natural dyes to create…
Creating play dough is a great sensory activity. It is also a great way to ensure your play dough is eco-friendly and non-toxic. We have used this recipe for years and it is so easy and fool proof! Add essential oils and natural dyes to create a multi-sensory experience. There are several developmental benefits to…
If you are homeschooling your preschooler or kindergarten, you might be wondering how to teach handwriting. This can be intimidating, especially if you are new to homeschool. Let’s break the process down into 7 easy steps! Step 1Strengthen the Hand Muscles Before ever touching a pencil, your child will need to have developed enough hand…