Are you looking for ways to keep your children occupied without resorting to screens? You're not alone! According to ...

A recent National Geographic report highlighted growing concerns from educators and researchers about a decline in fine motor skills among young children—challenges in holding pencils, tying shoes, ...

Fine motor skills help preschoolers master important daily tasks like holding a pencil, buttoning a shirt, and using scissors. Engaging children in targeted activities builds hand strength and ...

Sensory play is a simple system building logic and motor skills. Easy setup, weekly rotation, step-by-step activities, and ...

This craft improves their fine motor skills while letting them explore their creativity. Old bottle caps can be turned into stamps with a little paint. Just dip the cap in paint and stamp it on paper ...

Early childhood is crucial for fine motor development, where activities like playing with clay, sensory bins and open-ended toys strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination. Engaging in creative ...

The six-year-old boy plays the game Operation, skillfully wielding a pair of tweezers in a school gym that doubles as a research lab. His brain has been damaged by the alcohol his mother drank when he ...

This post originally appeared on Common Sense Media. Strengthening skills through play is a proven strategy to help kids learn. For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to ...

Hetty Roessingh receives funding from SSHRC (2019). University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The ...

Gross motor skills are the foundation of physical development for children. Learn more about what to expect for each stage of your child's life. You may not know exactly what gross motor skills are or ...