Art is a fantastic way to build fine motor skills and develop self expression. This post features a fantastic new art activities for kids resource, as well as some of our personal favorite art activities for kids. Our Favorite Art Activities for Kids I love art, and so do my four kids! We have a bunch of favorite art activities (see below). We are also always on the … [Read more...] about Art Activities for Kids
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This Cool Geo Lacing Toy for Kids Builds Fine Motor Skills
This geo shape lacing toy helps kids solidify shapes while developing fine motor skills. An educational toy that allows kids to learn through play. I love fine motor skills toys, so I was happy to receive this Geo Shape Lacing Toy to review. Lacing toys are great for building fine motor skills and developing spatial reasoning skills, and this one looked … [Read more...] about This Cool Geo Lacing Toy for Kids Builds Fine Motor Skills
Owl Sewing Project for Kids
Six-year-old Lily really honed her sewing skills this month! It all started with this owl sewing project for kids. You might wonder why I would buy an owl sewing kit when I could easily put together the pieces myself? The short answer is that Lily was willing to earn it for herself. The longer answer is that I find that, sometimes, these pre-built kits motivate kids … [Read more...] about Owl Sewing Project for Kids
Beginner Crochet Project: Make a Dishcloth
Nine-year-old Emma has wanted to learn how to crochet for quite a while, and over winter break she finally had the break-through that she needed to get going! We picked making a dishcloth as the perfect beginner crochet project. Dishcloths can be made using any stitch, they are absolutely love to wash dishes with, and - since they are utilitarian in nature - they do not have … [Read more...] about Beginner Crochet Project: Make a Dishcloth
ARCKIT Review: Engineering, Design, and Art Combined
My daughter Emma spotted ARCKIT sets in an educational catalog a few months back and immediately added them to her wishlist, so when the opportunity arrived to review this product she was thrilled! ARCKIT is designed for kids aged 12 and up, so at not-quite-10 Emma was pretty young to be building with it but her enthusiasm helped make up the difference. ARCKIT is a STEAM tool … [Read more...] about ARCKIT Review: Engineering, Design, and Art Combined