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Playing with the dreidel is a traditional Hanukkah game played in Jewish homes all over the world. The dreidel, a four-sided top, has a Hebrew letter on each of its sides.  Nun, Gimmel, Hey and Shin.
I came up with this idea a couple years ago, as I wanted my preschoolers to take home a fun Hanukkah gift other than the typical Chanukiah we usually make. I got my inspiration from an old blog post where I had made personalized coasters.  I had my preschoolers...

Here is another fine motor activity that is great for toddlers and preschoolers.  They especially love this activity because they enjoy eating the Cheerios afterwards.
Just incase you missed my last post, Golf Tees and Marbles, I wanted to repost that fine motor skills, are skills that require control of small muscles in the hands, and are essential for performing everyday tasks.  Many of your child’s daily activities...

In my class, last Friday, we talked about why there would be no school on Monday because of the upcoming holiday Simchat Torah.  We read a book about the holiday called, Sammy Spider’s First Simchat Torah by Slyvia A Rouss.   We learned that Simchat...

As a preschool teacher,  I am constantly seeking ways to promote fine motor skills through fun, playful, hands on activities.
Fine motor skills, skills that require control of small muscles in the hands, are essential for performing everyday tasks.  Many of your child’s daily activities, like writing with a pencil, eating with a fork, cutting with scissors, opening lunch boxes...