Geoboard Hands-On Fine Motor Fun In Kindergarten
All things fine motor--all the time! It's kind of my motto these days in kindergarten. As we see the continuing trend of students entering kindergarten with little, if any, hand strength, providing meaningful and engaging fine motor experiences and activities is a MUST. Geoboards can help. Geoboards are just another opportunity to offer some excellent fine motor and spatial awareness … [Read More...]
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