Making paper chains is a fun way of creating decorations at Christmas, or any other time of year. Cutting the strips of paper uses bilateral hand coordination, meaning both hands are doing different tasks. Gluing the ends together practises hand-eye coordination and concentration. 

Strengthen hand, wrist and finger muscles on a daily basis with this simple tong object sorting exercise. The squeezing action helps improve general hand strength.

This fun scavenger hunt focuses on the initial phonetic sound of common words. Children will have fun hunting around the house for items!

Digging the seeds out of a pumpkin can be messy! This slimy activity is a great sensory experience for children who enjoy getting their hands dirty.

Scavenger hunts are a great way for children to learn through play. This activity is good for all ages, but especially for those still learning their colours.

The term Sight Words is often used to describe High Frequency Words and Tricky (or irregular) words. Learning them is crucial in developing strong reading and writing skills. Finding fun and interesting ways to practise spelling can be the hard part, so make it hands-on by using play dough.