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幸运飞行艇官网开奖历史记录 The Five Best Places for Kids To Write A Letter In The Eastern Suburbs

Jay — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:41:32 +0000

As we all know there are so many things to do in the Eastern Suburbs and many of us that have lived in the East for a number of years feel like we’ve pretty much done everything there is to do, but have you ever thought about taking the kids out in the East to write letters?

There are many benefits in getting children to write letters.

Studies have shown that children who write handwritten letters have stronger reading and spelling skills, there’s no autocorrect when you’re writing a letter, so children learn how to spell a lot quicker when writing. It’s also a great way to get children off computers, phones and tablets. Most parents feel their children spend way too much time on their devices, writing letters gives children a much needed break from these devices, or in many cases the parents devices. It’s also great for their immagination as they have to think what they want to say. They express themselves a lot more with a hand written letter.

In the age of digital technology why not go back to basics and go on an adventure around the Eastern Suburbs and let your children write a letter or two, you might be suprised at how much they enjoy the experience.

Here’s our 5 best places to write a letter in the Eastern Suburbs.

1: Cooper Park – Bellevue Hill.

Cooper Park is a bit of a hidden gem in the East but it’s also one of the most beautiful places to go and write a letter with your children.

There’s a lovely cafe there which is nice and relaxing and you can also play some tennis as well. Then there’s the gorgeous rainforest which will get the kids’ imagination flowing.

There’s lots of great places to sit and write a letter.

https://youtu.be/XcU1nRAjEuI

2. Bronte Beach – Bronte.

Most of us in the East would have been to Bronte Beach for a swim in the ocean or the pool but have you ever thought about taking the kids to Bronte to write a letter?

The cafe’s across from the beach are great for a bite to eat and on those hot summer days it’s the perfect place for an ice cream or a milkshake.

Why not take the kids to Bronte and sit on the grass or in one of the huts and write a letter?

https://youtu.be/BDRghw8y0NU

3. Centennial Park – Randwick.

You could spend all day in Centennial Park with the kids and never get bored, from playing on the ovals, riding your bike, having a bite to eat or sitting at the ponds while watching the birds and other wildlife.

There’s never a dull moment when you’re there.

Nature is great for the kids and it gets their imagination running wild.

There’s many great places to sit and write a letter.

You can sit and watch the swans, write a letter and draw the birds that you see as well.

https://youtu.be/wwdWF1Wdqgw

4. Ivor Rowe Rock Pool – South Coogee.

Just up the road from Coogee Beach is Ivor Rowe Rockpool, many of us know it as the rockpool in South Coogee. For those that haven’t been there it’s just below Bunya Pde.

The small rockpool is a fun place for a dip in the ‘ocean’ or just to walk around and discover the sealife. In certain months of the year it’s a great place to spot whales.

There’s a stunning view of the ocean and it’s a great location to take the kids to write a letter, and if you’re lucky; you might even see a whale or two.

https://youtu.be/60g8CAKf4gE

5. Duff Reserve – Point Piper.

With one of the best views of Sydney Harbour, Duff Reserve is a hidden gem in the East.

Located on Wolseley Road, the reserve is located in the northernmost point of Point Piper.

Though small in size, it’s the perfect secluded location to have a picnic, watch the boats go by and while you’re there write a letter. The kids will love that you’re so close to the water and the views of Sydney Harbour are breathtaking.

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幸运飞行艇官网开奖历史记录 Why are fine motor skills important for children learning to write?

Jay — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:12:20 +0000

You can help your child write their letters on lines at home with our tips and activities to support the handwriting practice they do at school. There are many factors at play as your child learns to form and practise their first letters. They’ll need to learn to grasp a pencil correctly and also how to form the letters properly. In addition, they’ll need to judge how much room they need to write their letters. Can you imagine how many passport forms can’t be used because some-one misjudges how much space they need for their signature? Well, it’s the same and more for your little one when they begin their writing on a daily basis.

What’s in this blog?

Why are fine motor skills important for children learning to write?

Effective fine motor skills are important for your child so that they can hold and control a pencil more effectively to form their letters. You can practise your child’s fine motor skills at home before they even begin to hold a pen. For example, you could encourage them to fit shapes into a box, put jigsaw pieces together and thread objects on a piece of string.

You could also teach them how to use tweezers, as this will further develop their hand-eye coordination – they could try to fish for and pull out a range of objects from a bowl of water, such as pieces of cloth, string, pompoms, marbles, small plastic bricks and so on. All these activities can help your child to hold a pencil more confidently when forming their letters.

What is letter formation?

For each letter your child writes, they’ll need to produce a sequence of movements with the pencil to form a letter. They begin at a starting point and follow a set stroke, which is the same each time they form that particular letter. This is something that will need to be repeated hundreds and hundreds of times.

How do I teach my child to write their letters on lines?

Your child will learn groups of letters at a time and this will involve writing out each letter multiple times. You can help them in a number of ways:

Start with a fun warm-up activity to get the small muscles in your child’s hands ready for writing.

If your child is doing their writing on lined paper, make the lines more visible for your child – go over them with a thick felt-tip pen or in a different colour.
Try to make the lines the same size as your little one’s handwriting.
If your child is using a line guide underneath plain paper to practice handwriting, invest in some paper clips to clip the sheets together.
Be patient and praise your child’s efforts: they’re likely to find it incredibly frustrating at times.
Encourage your little one to concentrate on how to form the letters together rather than a quickly-finished product.
Model how to form the letters – copy the example on the sheet – and talk your child through as you go.
It’s good to keep practice times short so your little one doesn’t get tired – ten minutes at a time is long enough.

Activities to Practise Forming Letters with Your Child

1. Even before they start writing their letters, it’s a good idea for your little one to develop their motor skills and pencil control. They can learn how to follow and draw lines with this space pencil control activity booklet.

Space Pencil Control Activity Booklet

2. This worksheet is great for helping your left-handed child practise their first letters; you’ll find a template for your child to form each letter of the alphabet, including a guide on where to begin writing each letter and how to follow it (we call this a pen or pencil stroke).

Letter Formation Practice for Left Handers: Magical Theme

3. You could print out this handwriting practice sheet and laminate it so your child can re-use it. The idea is that you have the days of the week and months of the year to practise writing.

Days of the Week and Months of the Year Handwriting Practice (Ages 5 – 7)

4. These ideas for your child to learn to write their name offer suggestions and alternatives to putting pen to paper and being a little more creative when forming letter shapes.

Learning to Write My Name Activity Ideas

5. These name tags are lovely for your child to fill in and give one to each of their toys.

Name Tags for Toys: Handwriting Practice (Ages 5 – 7)

6. Alternatively, create a fun game of ‘roll a letter’ to encourage your child to practice writing all the letters in the alphabet in random order. This activity pack includes some guidelines for them to form each letter too.

Roll a Letter: Handwriting Practice Dice (Ages 5 – 7)

If you’ve found the activities on writing letters on lines in this blog helpful for your child, why not find out more about supporting your child with their fine motor control?

You can also find more information about fun kids activities on www.easternsuburbsmums.com.au

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