Planting a Rainbow is one of my many favorites by Lois Ehlert. Her illustrations are striking and her text is simplistic yet descriptive. Planting a Rainbow follows the story of a mother and child as they plant a rainbow of colors in their garden. It follows the process of planting bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Fine Motor’
February 9, 2009
Do the Write Thing
Photo courtesy of hworks. The advent of writing is a momentous time in any child’s life. It is important to realize that the process preparing a child to write begins very early in life; long before she puts pencil to paper. I view the development of writing as having three major components: 1. Fine motor control, [...]
December 11, 2008
The Classic Playdough Recipe
The ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 tsp cream of tartar or alum 2 Tbsp oil 2 cups water (Photo provided by chrissi.) *Food coloring or non-toxic watercolor powder or liquid base (added to the water) The How-To’s: Combine all dry ingredients well, then add liquids. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for [...]
August 9, 2008
Motor Skills and Physical Development
Photo provided by tridzindia. When it comes to physical development, preschoolers are attempting to master an ever-changing task. As a child grows (often in spurts so startling they suddenly begin looking akin to the Incredible Hulk in their own clothing), aspects such as her center of balance, strength, and limb length change with it. This can make [...]
