March 12, 2015

5 Fine Motor Crafts for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is great fun for crafts. While you’re having a blast, why not structure the crafts around building critical Fine Motor Skills? Here are five awesome activities that help celebrate the luck of the Irish and build strength in those pinchers!

Yarn Wrapped Rainbow

Rolling Pin Shamrock Printing

Irish Soda Bread

Playdough Shamrocks

Pot O’ Gold
http://www.pre-kpages.com/st-patricks-day-math-activities/


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March 3, 2015

March is National Craft Month!




Whether it be in the classroom or at home, crafting provides a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones, while getting the creative juices flowing and challenging children to be resourceful all while letting their imaginations run!  From making their favorite cartoon characters out of household items, to creating something entirely new and unique, crafting provides a unique snapshot into the development of your child, and is also an opportunity for self-expression. The benefits of crafting include: bonding time, reducing stress, improving motor skills, and fostering creativity and expression.
        For more on National Craft Month, visit http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftstechniques101/a/National_Craft_Month.htm
        For crafting ideas for children with special needs: https://www.pinterest.com/lauraintheattic/special-needs-crafts-for-kids/

        For ideas on how to reuse old items in your crafting: https://www.pinterest.com/ArmaDei/recycle-crafts/