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Crab Walking

Crab Walking

Some people say I’m lucky because I never had to spend a lot of money on a “professional wardrobe.”  If I had to give one reason why I couldn’t indulge myself in stylish skirts and dresses I’d sum it up in two words:  “Crab Walking.”  As a “go to” activity for trunk strengthening and improving […]

Stamps for Power

Stamps for Power

I am a big fan of finding the least expensive way to approach a task.  I always love a bargain.  Purchasing stamps, I make an exception and don’t compromise.  Wooden stamps have an incredible number of fine and visual motor benefits, but if using the less expensive, small plastic stamps, the hand strengthening benefits are […]

Tubes to Make the Arms, Wrists and Ha...

Tubes to Make the Arms, Wrists and Hands Strong

This is an inexpensive toy that children love. I love this toy too! Each Christmas our family was invited to a wonderful party.  As the years passed, our friends’ children grew up and started having children of their own.  Lots of them.  I wanted to bring gifts for all the grandchildren.  I purchased red and […]

Push Pins: The Perfect Activity to St...

Push Pins: The Perfect Activity to Strengthen the Correct Pencil Grip

I recently moved and this necessitated a major purging of 30 years.  As I tunneled into my children’s closets, it broke my heart to toss the piles of Montessori “Push Pin” maps of the world, the continents and all the states in the US of A. I still marvel at the brilliance of Maria Montessori, […]