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09/08/2021

Shoelaces can be tricky! Start big and go small. https://fb.watch/7gb_5uwh95/

28/05/2021

Nice bilateral activity
https://fb.watch/5M7-05LS8W/

08/02/2021

Maggie Dent writes a helpful article on parenting little people.

One of the most fabulous things about being a grandmother is that I get to spend beautiful times with my grandchildren, watching them, marvelling in them and celebrating their little milestones and achievements. Recently while spending some time with Miss E (2.3 years old) and her little sister Miss...

29/11/2020

This is a nice video explaining proprioception and the importance of push, pull, climb and stretch activities.

A short introduction to proprioception. Written by Sue Allen. Animation by Tara Moreland.

17/05/2020

Fine Motor Fun - Part 4.

Flick soccer. Use a ping pong ball or cotton ball. Who can score the first goal? Remember to try keep your little, ring and middle finger tucked in!

10/05/2020

Fine motor fun - Part 3.

How high can you build your tower? Working on pincer grasp which is important for holding a pencil.

03/05/2020

Fine Motor Fun - Part 2.

Tennis ball monster. Bilateral activity working on hand-strength and pincer grasp.

29/04/2020

Fine Motor Skills are needed for the 'doing' and 'making' activities that are part of everyday life and school:
- writing
- cutting
- holding things e.g spoon or toothbrush
- doing buttons and putting on shoes

Over the next few weeks, we'll provide some fun fine motor ideas. Why not start with this one? Paper plate pe***ng - match the coloured dots. A great bilateral activity, using both hands together.

06/04/2020

SPOT IT. A fun, interactive game for the family. Ages 6 and up. Great way to work on focus and attention and important visual perceptual skills.

16/02/2020

Playing games together as a family is a great way for your children to develop social, communication, problem solving and attention/concentration skills. Board games help your family to bond and can build character in your children. Rummikub, for example, is an enjoyable game that is suitable for ages 8 and up. What is your favourite family game?

17/01/2020

Before you throw away those old clothes and cardboard boxes, have you thought about the importance of allowing your child to 'pretend play'. Pretend play encourages imagination, creativity and supports social and emotional development in children. It also helps to develop self esteem, communication and problem solving skills. Additionally pretend play enhances physical development through the use of gross motor and fine motor skills.

Consider creating a prop box or corner filled with items that spark your child’s imagination.
- Large plastic crates and cardboard boxes for creating a “cubby”.
- Old clothes, shoes, backpacks and hats.
- Old telephones, phone books and magazines.
- Writing materials for writing notes, taking messages or making a shopping list.