COUNTING/FINE MOTOR- Play-Doh
The clay can be used to form shapes or sculptures for fine motor development. It can also be used for counting, sorting or letter formation.
CUTTING/FINE MOTOR- Scissors
Start with simple straight lines to check fine motor control. You can advance this with more complex shapes or smaller pieces.
READING: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Parents note how you can prompt your child, have them point to the letters or words, and how you can question before, during and after a story.
SORTING- Pattern Blocks
If students can identify shapes and colors they can start sorting. The blocks can also be used for counting, and or picture creation.
CRAYON GRIP- Fine Motor
Children often start with a whole hand grip. This video shows how to move to a pinched grip for crayon or pencil.
DRAWING/WRITING- Writing Journal
The start of writing is being able to draw a story. Watch how you can prompt your child to add details in their drawing.
RHYMING/RHYTHM- Nursery Rhymes
Students first need to have heard the nursery rhymes multiple times before trying to repeat, rhyme or repeat. Click links below for videos.