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Pre-Writing Patterns – The Essential Guide

Learning to write is a huge process that takes many years. There are distinct stages that children go through, and there are many strategies to help them on the way. One of the best of these in the early days are pre-writing patterns. These cover the whole stage of progress in between beginning to mark-make …

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How To Teach Your Child To Write Their Name – The Full Guide

When a child has learned to write their name this can seem like a huge milestone. It is also very useful practically, particularly in school or nursery, so they can sign their own work and not get it mixed up with someone else’s by mistake. But the process of name writing can be quite a …

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Preschooler Hates Writing? Here’s What To Do

Your pre-schooler hates writing? Honestly, this is completely natural, and most researchers would even say normal. At this age many children are not ready physically to attempt mark-making, and starting them too quickly can sometimes do more harm than good. Having said this, there are some things you can do to speed along the process …

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21 Important Benefits Of Fine Motor Skills (With Tips)

Developing fine motor skills in children is incredibly important. Everyone understands the impact this will have on early writing, but this is only a tiny portion of the full picture. Fine motor skills are a central part of our lives. By developing their fine motor control, children are able to access other things to become …

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Should Preschoolers Use Fat Pencils?

Lots of teachers and parents wonder about which type of writing equipment is best for preschool-aged children. This is a unique stage of life, and therefore they should probably be using tools that are tailored for them. A common question is, should pre-schoolers use fat pencils? Yes, pre-schoolers should use fat pencils. They will suit …

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12 Differences Between Fine And Gross Motor Skills

Pretty much everyone who works in early childhood education, and also many parents, are aware of the main difference between fine and gross motor skills; but did you realize there are many more differences between the two than meet the eye? Understanding these differences will help you appreciate many things, including the ways boys and …

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