The opening and closing motion of cutting with scissors helps children develop the small muscles in their hands otherwise known as fine motor skills. These muscles are crucial for holding a pencil or crayons and gripping and manipulating objects.
Developing and strengthening a pinch grip is needed for handwriting skills. Pinch grip activities can be thought of as pre-writing skills. Many activities, games, and crafts can involve pinching with the thumb and one or two fingers. Participating in these activities can help children develop a functional pinch grip.
When it comes to the importance of sensory play, this is a crucial factor because it establishes a foundation for preschoolers to be able to work towards more complex tasks, strengthens language development, improves problem solving skills and supports cognitive growth.
The opening and closing motion of cutting with scissors helps children develop the small muscles in their hands otherwise known as fine motor skills. These muscles are crucial for holding a pencil or crayons and gripping and manipulating objects.
FAQ
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How does early learning benefit?Numerous studies have proven that high quality early childhood education can deliver long-term benefits that extend into adulthood. For example: Children who attend a quality early childhood program in the year before school are up to 40 percent ahead of their peers by the time they reach Year 3 in primary school (Warren & Haisken-DeNew, 2013). UK research found that children who attended quality early learning had higher grades in school, were better able to manage their behaviour and had lower levels of hyperactivity. The longer they spent in early learning, and the higher the quality, the better their grades were and the more likely they were to continue academic studies (Waldren, 2017).
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What are the expectations of my child?There are no expecations for your child such as earning a grade or reaching a certain level developmentally, this is all for the fun of learning, your child will gain skills through these groups that will become apparent to you but in no means are there any expectations (other than to have fun!). I will provide the support that they can benefit from to help them work towards goals through a fun experience.
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What are early learning groups?The early learning groups are structured play opportunities for kids. They are approximately 180 minutes long. During the 180 minutes, kids will work their way through a series of gross motor, fine motor, and sensory activities related to a playful theme. Typical group activities include: movement games/songs, fine motor craft/activity, and sensory exploration.
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What is a multi-sensory approach?Multisensory learning is likely to help your child learn better than paper, pencil, and lecture-based learning. Multisensory teaching methods are PROVEN to create better learning outcomes for Learning Abled Kids. In fact, it helps all kids learn better. As a literal definition, multisensory, comes from two pieces. The two pieces are “multi” and “sensory.” “Multi” means “more than one.” “Sensory” “involves or is derived from the senses.” That means Multisensory “involves more than one of the bodily senses at a time.” Multisensory learning involves teaching your child through each of the senses at the same time. Auditory (hearing and speaking). Visual (seeing and perceiving). Kinesthetic / Tactile (touch, movement, and doing)
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Who are these groups for?The early learning groups are designed for ALL children. Every child can benefit from the fun activities provided.
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Do I have to stay with my child during group?The first time you are always welcome to stay. For future attendings, you are not required to stay. In fact, kids participate more freely and groups run smoother when there are fewer adults around around. You are welcome to drop your child off, say a quick good-bye and a hug so we can start our group on time!
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What kind of training do you have?I am a pediatric occupational therapy assistant, licensed in the state of WI which means I have exceptional training in child development. My education and training as a therapist allows me to hone in on all the skills kids need to succeed in the classroom, at home and beyond!
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Do you provide Occupational therapy services?I do NOT provide occupational therapy services. My groups are not intended as a replacement to therapy, but can definitely give kids an added boost with skills like, handwriting, attention, motor development, and sensory processing.
