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Everyday Play

Fun Games to Develop the Fine Motor Skills Your Child Needs for School

by Isbell, Christy

eBook - 2010

Everyday Play features super fun, creative activities that help children develop the fine motor skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. The activitie...Show more Everyday Play features super fun, creative activities that help children develop the fine motor skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. The activities are organized by age and require few or no materials, making them easy to recreate with your child at home! The book also includes a chapter for parents at the end with FAQs, developmental guidelines, and strategies to teach your child important school-readiness skills in a fun way. Show less

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Follow My Heart

Finger Mazes

by Chapman, Aimee

Board Book - 2018

Children will enjoy following the mazes from hole to hole and matching up cute animals such as bees, bunnies, and penguins. Encourages imagination, speaking skills, and hand-eye coordination. Children will enjoy following the mazes from hole to hole and matching up cute animals such as bees, bunnies, and penguins. Encourages imagination, speaking skills, and hand-eye coordination. Show less

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It's All Art!

From Drawing to Dress-up With Sesame Street

by Miller, Marie-Therese

Book - 2022

Art can be painting, singing, playing pretend, and more! Furry friends from Sesame Street help introduce readers to the many forms of art while prompts and hands-on features inspire kids to get creative. Art can be painting, singing, playing pretend, and more! Furry friends from Sesame Street help introduce readers to the many forms of art while prompts and hands-on features inspire kids to get creative. Show less

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It's Hard to Be Five

Learning How to Work My Control Panel

by Curtis, Jamie Lee

Picture Book - 2004

In this sweet and funny sing-song picture book, a young child learns how difficult it can be to control themselves, but how it can also be fun. From contr...Show more In this sweet and funny sing-song picture book, a young child learns how difficult it can be to control themselves, but how it can also be fun. From controlling his anger, to walking around by himself, and starting school, our adorable narrator perfectly describes what it's like to be 5 years old. Show less

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Arlo Draws An Octopus

by Mortensen, Lori

Picture Book - 2021

Arlo likes octopuses but when he tries to draw one his picture does not turn out well at all--or does it? Arlo likes octopuses but when he tries to draw one his picture does not turn out well at all--or does it? Show less

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Next Stop: Kindergarten!

A Preschool Graduation Affirmation

by Jorden, Brooke

Board Book - 2021

The perfect kindergarten prep book that both celebrates preschool grads and helps them review what they learned! The perfect kindergarten prep book that both celebrates preschool grads and helps them review what they learned! Show less

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See How We Move!

A First Book of Health and Well-being

by Ritchie, Scot

Picture Book - 2018

This gentle and engaging introduction to physical and health education will help children to understand how keeping their bodies and minds healthy can enhance their lives. This gentle and engaging introduction to physical and health education will help children to understand how keeping their bodies and minds healthy can enhance their lives. Show less

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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed

by Chodos-Irvine, Margaret

Picture Book - 2003

Ella Sarah chooses which clothes she wants to wear, and puts them on all by herself! After reading this book, encourage your child to try dressing themsel...Show more Ella Sarah chooses which clothes she wants to wear, and puts them on all by herself! After reading this book, encourage your child to try dressing themselves: doing up their own buttons, and zipping their own zipper. These are great ways to practice self-help and fine motor skills! Show less

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Fred Gets Dressed

by Brown, Peter

Picture Book - 2021

After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results. After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results. Show less

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Lena's Shoes Are Nervous

A First-day-of-school Dilemma

by Calabrese, Keith

Picture Book - 2018

Lena is excited about starting kindergarten but her favorite shoes are not until, with the help of her father and a very special headband, she convinces the shoes--and herself--to be brave. Lena is excited about starting kindergarten but her favorite shoes are not until, with the help of her father and a very special headband, she convinces the shoes--and herself--to be brave. Show less

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Maggie and Michael Get Dressed

by Fleming, Denise

Picture Book - 2016

It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong. It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong. Show less

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Art Lab for Little Kids

52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers!

by Schwake, Susan

Book - 2013

Developed for 4-6 year old's and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children. A book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. Developed for 4-6 year old's and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children. A book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. Show less

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Time to Create

Hands-On Explorations in Process Art for Young Children

by Burnett, Christie

eBook - 2013

Offers easy, accessible art activity ideas for families and educators to explore with their young children. Offers easy, accessible art activity ideas for families and educators to explore with their young children. Show less

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https://www.crayola.com/featured/free-coloring-pages/

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Coloring with crayons is a great way to develop fine motor skills, strengthen your child's hands, and help them build pre-writing skills. Ask your child t...Show more Coloring with crayons is a great way to develop fine motor skills, strengthen your child's hands, and help them build pre-writing skills. Ask your child to make colors darker and lighter by playing with the pressure put on the crayon, to combine colors together, tear off the paper around their crayon, and to scribble to their heart's content. You can find endless numbers of free coloring pages online just by using Google. Show less

Printable Scissor Skills Practice Sheets

https://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/miscellaneous/scissor_skills.htm

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Printable worksheets for young children to practice their scissor skills. There are also helpful instructions for parents to help encourage their little ones and teach safety. Printable worksheets for young children to practice their scissor skills. There are also helpful instructions for parents to help encourage their little ones and teach safety. Show less

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Some fine motor activities you can do at home! Some fine motor activities you can do at home! Show less

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