Good start Tutoring

Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today x

We always have playdough as one of our centers!

Here's a list of not only some of our ideas, but others as well.

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/playdough-learning-activities-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/

My favorite recipe is included!

Small books can open big windows to the world 🌃

Are you familiar with passive and reflective learning styles?

A passive learner is someone who reads textbooks, writes responses that are expected and listens to lectures.

A reflective learning style is more active.

You may challenge theories, ask questions and try to learn from your experiences.

Would you describe yourself as having a passive or reflective learning style?

The primary alphabet every child needs for learning readiness is a strong foundation of Attention, Balance and Coordination (ABC)...https://ilslearningcorner.com/balance-system-connected-to-learning/

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As therapy providers, we are specialists in development, motor skills, visual processing, self-awareness, spatial concepts, kinesiology, sensory processing, regulation, and all of the other areas that really make a big difference in a child’s functional ability to write.

There are many skills that kids need for handwriting!

Handwriting is SO much more than crossing t’s and dotting i’s.
HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE SKILLS KIDS NEED FOR HANDWRITING:

1. Handwriting development starts at birth. Yep, it’s true! When babies are swaddled, reach for mama’s face, and crawl, they are developing the postural stability and visual motor skills needed waaaaay down the road when they write their ABCs.

Read more:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/a-complete-guide-to-handwriting/

Here are some crossing midline activities to develop movement and fine motor skills! via The OT Toolbox

Why we can't let handwriting die...our kids will miss so many benefits: https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-08-handwriting-handwriting-dying-lack-handwriting-cause-impulsive-behaviors-high-emotions-classroom/