So far, this has been a really interesting and fun group. I have a question; does anyone else find it challenging to teach young children and preoccupy the others that cannot yet do independent bookwork and are waiting for their turn with mom? What are some tips out there? I set out puzzles and board games for them to experiment with on their own. They are getting bored and I’m not found if their attitude or short attention span after using screens even though they are using educational screen materials.

Stringing beads can be a fun fine motor activity for people of all ages. Tailor your beads and strings to match the child’s ability and tolerance for frustration. Younger children typically do best with large bead openings and stiff strings.

The tripod grasp is the most efficient for handwriting. It minimizes the risk of hand and finger fatigue due to improper positioning. The muscles of the hand become stronger through repeated use. Children with limited fine motor strength may require interventions to build strength prior to explicit handwriting instruction.

My kids love making gem art. The fine motor and emotional regulation benefits alone make it a worthwhile activity to always have on hand!

Lessons linked in the Classroom Learning to Print.