school – Chelsea’s Clubhouse

Let’s Talk…Scissor Skills

There are so many children on my case load, especially in pre-k and kindergarten that have never been exposed to scissor use. When I hand them a pair of scissors to use they just look at the tool like it’s foreign and they don’t even know how to hold them. The general consensus for limited exposure to scissor use is safety. Most caregivers express that they do not let their child use scissors at home for fear that they might cut their fingers, cut their hair, poke their eye out, etc. Trust me, I get it!

Check out these 6 ways to introduce scissor skills safely, responsible, and of course, enjoyably.

D.I.Y. Spacing Tool

Writing can be a challenging and daunting task. Most kids prefer to text or type these days since everything is digital. Writing is still an essential part to education. I have created a DIY spacing tool to help make handwriting legible and to improve carryover of skills. Follow the simple directions to create your own and to make your student’s handwriting super!

BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES

Let’s face it back to school time can be filled with stress and anxiety not only for the kids but for the teachers and caregivers as well. Going from lazy summer days to a rigid schedule can be overwhelming.

In this post, I share 5 simple tips to make this transition a success. Plus, I added 4 tips to make the virtual learning transition just as successful.