*Motor Skills (Fine and Gross) Posts

Introduction to Multiplication: Kinesthetic Level

Introduction to Multiplication: Kinesthetic Level

Multiplication isn’t a new topic for our blog - we’ve talked about our multiplication journals and lots of games like Multiplication Bump! or Multiplication Speed! But, today, we’re going to rewind to the very beginning - how to introduce multiplication! To really...

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Do Motor Skills Affect Student Achievement?

Do Motor Skills Affect Student Achievement?

In the 21st century, motor skills aren’t always as developed as they should be before kids enter kindergarten. A child’s life today typically involves more time being plugged in than being outside playing - jump-roping, hopscotch, kick the can, etc. Kids are learning...

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Importance of Numeracy Screening

Importance of Numeracy Screening

Since many of their students haven’t been in any kind of Pre K program, Kindergarten teachers are left wondering about the background of their students in the areas of reading and math, specifically numeracy development.

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