fine motor skills

  • kindergarten morning bins

    Fine Motor Morning Bins for Kindergarten Morning Work

    A new kindergarten teacher recently asked me about what I have the kids work on for Kindergarten Morning Work.  For years, I had my kids work on the traditional morning work worksheet.  A few years back, I decided to ditch the worksheet for what I call “The Fine Motor 15.”  Our mornings now begin with […]

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  • Paint Sticks

    6 Things I Love About Kwik Stix Paint Sticks

    Have you heard of Kwik Stix Paint Sticks?  They are a dream for parents and teachers alike.  In this blog post, I will tell you all about this must-have art supply for the home or classroom. ~This is a sponsored post with affiliate links. What are Kwik Stix Paint Sticks? Kwik Stix are tempera paint […]

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  • correct a poor pencil grip

    How to Correct a Poor Pencil Grip: 10 Tips to Help

    As a kindergarten teacher, one of the things I see kids struggle with the most is holding a pencil properly.  From fisting pencils to wrapping the third finger, I have seen it all when it comes to incorrect pencil grips.  In this post, I will share 10 tips for correcting poor pencil grips that will […]

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  • fine motor toys

    10 Best Fine Motor Toys

    The 10 Best Fine Motor Toys for Preschoolers & Kindergarten Students Learn more about the best fine motor toys for four to six year-olds…     In the past few years, I have noticed a serious decline in the area of fine motor development in my incoming kindergarten students.  In a world where our young […]

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  • The Fine Motor 15: Begin Each Day Making Hand to Mind Connections

      Read about why I decided to say goodbye to traditional morning work, and hello to “The Fine Motor 15!” I have taught kindergarten since 2006.  In recent years, I have noticed a serious decline in my incoming kindergarten students in the area of fine motor skills.  In the age of the iPad, we have […]

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  • Kindergarten Morning Work Re-imagined!

      Making a Change to what Kindergarten Morning Work looks like… After seeing so many of my students struggle with basic fine motor skills, I knew I something needed to change.  Enter what I call “The Fine Motor 15!”  I decided to scrap the traditional morning work worksheet and begin each day with 15 minutes […]

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