Toddlers

Before your child can start reading and writing effectively, they would need to learn and recognize all the letters of the alphabet- alphabets are the foundation for writing and reading.

Some children show interest and learn the alphabet very quickly- some can already recite all the letters of the alphabet by age 2-4 however, some children need a little more time to learn.

If your 4-year old still can’t recite the alphabet, there’s nothing to worry about- you can help them learn faster with the following tips and tricks: [Read more…] about 9 Quick and Easy Ways to Teach the Alphabet to a 4 Year Old

Hand-eye coordination is the ability of the eyes to control the movement of the hands. It is the ability to perform activities that require a simultaneous use of the eyes and the hand muscles effectively.

Hand-eye coordination is a skill that is very essential in sports like baseball, tennis, and basketball,

It is an important motor skill for children because they will need it to perform many important tasks as they grow including writing and drawing, picking up items, sports, reading, arts and crafts, games and play, and many other day to day activities like tying their shoe laces, pouring drinks, or using cutlery.

Children start developing strong hand-eye coordination from when they are 5-months old. At that age, kids should be able to move toys or objects from one hand to another and be able to reach for, and grasp objects.

At age 1, your child should be able to pick up tiny objects like grains or rice from the floor and by the time they are 2 years old, they should be able to hold a pen, use a cutlery, and turn the pages of a book.

Children with poor hand-eye coordination may have trouble performing these tasks effectively.

Poor hand-eye coordination may be caused by a number of medical or non-medical factors like vision impairment and movement disorders. However, parents can help their children develop good hand-eye coordination as they grow by engaging them in the following exercises: [Read more…] about 10 Hand-Eye Coordination Exercises for Kids

As parents, we always want our children to be able to do things that other kids in their age grade or class can do but we sometimes forget that every child is different- some children are fast learners while some are slow but effective learners.

If your child is not yet reading well at a certain age, it doesn’t necessarily spell trouble but if you suspect that your child is a struggling reader, there are things that you can do to reverse the situation and help them become better at reading and comprehension.

The first thing you should do is to ascertain that your child is not suffering from a condition known as Dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for children to read accurately and fluently. Children with dyslexia often have difficulties with writing, reading, comprehension, and writing.

You will need to have a professional diagnose the condition but there are a few symptoms that may indicate that your child is not just a struggling reader but suffering from Dyslexia. [Read more…] about How to Help a Child Struggling With Reading- 8 Helpful Tips