What are some activities that help develop fine motor skills in young children?
Peeling and placing stickers. Sticker books are great for this.
Dot art with Q-tips. I like to reinforce letter and number recognition with this activity, too, by outlining a letter or number for him to paint by "dotting" the inside with a q-tip dipped in washable paint.
What are some fun animal facts?
A group of pandas is called an embarrassment.
The world's deadliest animal is the mosquito.
Fun facts for kids that will blow their minds?
The Chinese soft-shelled turtle pees from its mouth.
Tigers have stripes on their skin, too.
What tips do you have to make the school year go smoothly?
My boys pick out their clothes the night before, and always check what the weather will be like to plan for it, as well as if they have gym or not. It makes getting dressed in the morning much easier!
The kids are responsible for getting their backpacks ready before going to bed, and making sure they have all their homework, books, permission slips, etc in there, and that it is zipped up and ready to just grab and go in the morning. We sometimes need to remind them to do this, but as it becomes part of the nighttime routine it gets easier and easier!
