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Rhyming Words PDF Worksheets, Pen
Rhyming Words PDF Worksheets, Pen

Pen Rhyming Words Worksheet

Check out the cute pup, pondering away. He's thinking of a root word - no suffix or prefix. Now check the hen, green beans, and the cow. Can you find the word that rhymes with pen? Draw a line from the root word to its rhyme for this simple yet beneficial worksheet. It helps young learners practice hearing and recognizing rhymes.
Pen Rhyming Words Worksheet
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Hickory Dickory Dock – Coloring by Numbers
Hickory Dickory Dock – Coloring by Numbers

Hickory Dickory Dock – Coloring by Numbers

Colour in a classic nursery rhyme with our free Hickory Dickory Dock PDF page. Follow the numbers to create a scene that will bring the rhyme to life. Download now and get creative!
Hickory Dickory Dock – Coloring by Numbers
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Coloring by Numbers
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Coloring by Numbers

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Coloring by Numbers

Color a scene from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with our free coloring page. Download the PDF and use the numbers to bring the nursery rhyme to life. Have fun! (80 words)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Coloring by Numbers
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Preschool Sight Words: We
Preschool Sight Words: We

Preschool Sight Words: We

Preschool Sight Words: We
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Preschool Sight Words: Jump
Preschool Sight Words: Jump

Preschool Sight Words: Jump

Preschool Sight Words: Jump
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Preschool Sight Words: Away
Preschool Sight Words: Away

Preschool Sight Words: Away

Preschool Sight Words: Away
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Fine motor skills are crucial for young children, especially as they prepare for reading and writing. For 3-year-olds, these skills involve the small muscles of the hands and fingers, essential for tasks like holding a book, turning pages, and using a pencil. Parents and teachers should care because strong fine motor skills set the foundation for early literacy development.

When children engage in activities like coloring, cutting with safety scissors, and manipulating small objects, they enhance their dexterity and hand-eye coordination. These abilities translate to improved control when handling books or writing instruments. As kids practice grasping, pinching, or linking beads, they also boost cognitive skills, A well-developed capacity for fine motor activities increases their confidence and encourages a love for learning.

Moreover, fine motor skill development is linked to cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Children who develop these skills early on often demonstrate better focus and patience, traits that are invaluable for classroom learning. Therefore, involving children in play that fosters fine motor skills not only supports their journey towards reading but also contributes positively to their overall development, ensuring they become successful learners in the future. Parents and teachers should prioritize these activities to cultivate well-rounded children.