A recent National Geographic report highlighted growing concerns from educators and researchers about a decline in fine motor skills among young children—challenges in holding pencils, tying shoes, ...

Using a fork to eat, zipping up a sweatshirt and turning a doorknob are all things most people do without thinking, but children spend their early years developing and refining these abilities. They ...

When it comes to achievement, many people are surprised to learn that a robust predictor is fine motor skills. This is an association that was first popularized by Grissmer, Grimm, Ayer, Murrah, and ...

Back in 1994, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) worked with Congress to designate November 1 as National Family Literacy Day®. Each year for the past 29 years, we have joined libraries, ...

Skill by Skill will provide therapeutic fine motor and sensory skill training to preschoolers in a play-based group setting. Groups will be run by registered and licensed occupational therapists.

Big stacking blocks are a great development toy that can last beyond the toddler years. They have enriching benefits that ...

Tying shoelaces, stirring coffee, writing letters, playing the piano. From the usual daily routine to demanding activities: Our hands are used more frequently than any other body part. Through our ...

If you’re looking for a new toy to keep your toddler entertained for hours, then a musical toy is the way to go. Here are our thoughts on the best of the bunch.

This charming farm-to-table-inspired play set has realistic stovetop burners that sizzle and bubble with lights and sounds, ...