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what is spatial awareness

What is spatial awareness and why is it important

Gross motor skill development doesn't come naturally to all children. Similar to learning times tables is easier for some children than others. Knowing that all children are different, I am...

What is spatial awareness and why is it important

Gross motor skill development doesn't come naturally to all children. Similar to learning times tables is easier for some children than others. Knowing that all children are different, I am...

Struggling readers - Eye movement activities for children who are finding reading challenging

Struggling readers - Eye movement activities fo...

Reading words and letters on a page starts with being able to stabilise the head while moving the eyes. This skill starts with the visual and vestibular systems, that we...

Struggling readers - Eye movement activities fo...

Reading words and letters on a page starts with being able to stabilise the head while moving the eyes. This skill starts with the visual and vestibular systems, that we...

What motor skills do children need for school?

What motor skills do children need for school?

There are 5 key motor skills that children need for school. These motor skills include: Visual tracking Core strength Crossing the midline Spatial awareness Shoulder stabilisation The motor skill called...

What motor skills do children need for school?

There are 5 key motor skills that children need for school. These motor skills include: Visual tracking Core strength Crossing the midline Spatial awareness Shoulder stabilisation The motor skill called...

how to improve handwriting pressure

Ways to improve handwriting pressure - play bas...

Get our free fine motor skills guide Send me the guide We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. Built with ConvertKit   Your child may apply either too little, or...

Ways to improve handwriting pressure - play bas...

Get our free fine motor skills guide Send me the guide We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. Built with ConvertKit   Your child may apply either too little, or...

Early childhood play-based learning activity - rainbows

Early childhood play-based learning activity - ...

It's true, rainbows are such a great learning shape to use in an early childhood setting for so many reasons.   Rainbows help teach our children colours, and soooo much...

Early childhood play-based learning activity - ...

It's true, rainbows are such a great learning shape to use in an early childhood setting for so many reasons.   Rainbows help teach our children colours, and soooo much...

Early childhood outdoor play - gardening benefits

Early childhood outdoor play - gardening benefits

Gardening has four major benefits when it comes to motor skill development. 1. Gross motor skills 2. Fine motor skills 3. Mindfulness 4. Sensory integration   Here is how.  ...

Early childhood outdoor play - gardening benefits

Gardening has four major benefits when it comes to motor skill development. 1. Gross motor skills 2. Fine motor skills 3. Mindfulness 4. Sensory integration   Here is how.  ...