Three Bears...
Easel Drawing (Did you know? Writing on a vertical surface makes it easier for the child to coordinate eyes and hand movement because the hands are right in front of the eyes. Writing on a large surface such as a chalk board makes it easier for a child to use large arm movements. Large arm movements help a child learn to form shapes, letters and numbers. It is easier to interpret position concepts such as top and bottom when using a vertical surface because these will be on the same plane as the child's body unlike when the student is seated at a table. Vertical surfaces strengthen shoulders, arms and hands since a child will need to work extra hard to reach forward, to press, for example- chalk against the board. Working in the vertical plane promotes a good extended wrist position that helps a child to stabilize his hand while writing and to open up his fingers to manipulate small objects that he attaches to a board. http://www.brighthub.com/)
Blocks!
Watching Squeak...
Washing dishes...
We are strengthening our hand muscles by squeezing balls out of socks...occupational therapists come up with the most unique ideas - I just copy them!
Spraying our papers with water makes the chalk look different! Is it art or science? Why choose just one?
Sand table with measuring cups and funnels...
