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, ...

Fine motor skills help preschoolers master important daily tasks like holding a pencil, buttoning a shirt, and using scissors. Engaging children in targeted activities builds hand strength and ...

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 ...

Inside: Christmas Pokey Pin for Kids If you’re looking for a calm, hands-on activity that helps preschoolers strengthen their fine motor skills, this Christmas Pin Poke Activity is a perfect choice.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers reported that horseback riding, combined with mental exercises, positively impacted the motor skills ...

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Writing, driving a screw or throwing darts are only some of the activities that demand a high level of skill. How the brain masters such exquisite movements has now been described in the journal ...