Little Learning Grove

09/05/2026

Fine motor practice
We used Q-tips to erase dry erase letters. The kids were building hand strength, gaining hand control, strengthening grip, and practicing precision in a hands on small group lesson! Worksheets are boring and monotonous! Writing is not!

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

When children of different ages learn and play together, they have the opportunity to both lead and follow, teach and learn, help and be helped. Mixed-age environments create a community where children can grow at their own pace while learning valuable social and life skills from one another.

09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

We build number sense by identifying, representing, and counting!

09/02/2026

Squish, roll, shape, learn! Our little learners are building letters with Play-Doh and building strong foundations for literacy along the way!

09/02/2026

“The whole world is full of things and somebody has to look for them. And that’s just what a Thing Finder does.” -Pippi Longstocking

09/01/2026

We used resistance to build grip strength today! ✋ Why does grip strength matter?

* ✏️ Writing & drawing: Stronger hands make it easier to control pencils, crayons, and markers without tiring quickly.
* ✂️ Cutting: Using scissors requires hand strength and coordinated finger movements.
* 🧥 Independence: Buttons, zippers, opening containers, and tying shoes all require hand strength.
* 🧩 Manipulating materials: Building with blocks, using playdough, puzzles, beads, and small manipulatives strengthens the hands.
* 🧠 Hand-eye coordination: Activities that involve gripping and manipulating objects help children coordinate what they see with what their hands are doing.
* 🏃 Whole-body development: Grip strength also contributes to climbing, hanging, carrying, and other playground activities.