Bendigo Pre-School

Some fascinating facts here for your little scientists curious about their world! Lisa 😊

Fun Butterfly Facts for Kids 🦋

Did you know? Some butterflies, like the Harvester butterfly, get their nutrients in surprising ways! Instead of just sipping nectar, they sometimes feed on things like sweat, rotting fruit, and even blood. Nature is wild.

Some great ideas here to strengthen your children’s fine motor muscles in the hands in readiness for writing- it’s why we do these at preschool too! Lisa 😊

GETTING THE HANDS READY FOR WRITING

Providing opportunities for squeezing can help strengthen a child’s grasp, important for holding a pencil. Here are 17 squeezing activities that help make fingers and hands stronger.

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/best-preschool-fine-motor-activities/

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🧠 Why Crossing the Midline is So Important for Kids' Development! 🚶‍♀️

Did you know that one simple skill—crossing the midline—plays a huge role in your child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development? 🤔 When kids learn to reach across their body (like using their left hand to touch their right shoulder), they're strengthening vital connections in the brain that support coordination, focus, and even reading and writing! 📚✍️

Crossing the midline helps with:
✨ Bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together)
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Problem-solving and motor planning
✨ Attention and focus

Want some fun activities you can do at home to help your child practice crossing the midline—without even realizing they’re learning? Comment 🎉 and we will send the article your way!