Fine Motor Skills in Older Children: Writing, Drawing, and Videogames

Yes, it’s true. All that time with video games does increase the fine motor skills of children, but that doesn’t mean we should be rushing to sit young children in front of the computer for more than a half-hour a day. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Ask Chip a question or share your own thoughts! —If you’re [...]

Drawing & Writing: Watch Them!

Did you know that watching children draw and write, and even how they hold their pencil, can give you a pretty good indication of their developmental levels and ease or difficulty with school tasks? JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Ask Chip a question or share your own thoughts! —If you’re reading this entry on the blog site, [...]