Learning Tools have been trial and error. One place I love exploring for new tools is Dollar Tree. From creative crafts to easy practical books, $1.25 is easier to swallow if it doesn’t work out. 

We do have a fluid school routine. I try and spend at least 45 minutes of school time; however, we constantly implement and pivot along the way as I discover new things. 

Reading is something that Asher naturally gravitates to, but fine motor skills are something we have been exploring more these days. 

Below are a few of my favorite finds:

One thing I love is starter scissors. I can relax knowing these can’t hurt those precious fingers. He can explore cutting while, I explain, scissors are sharp.

Another thing is a lined dry erase board. It’s the perfect size to practice handwriting. I don’t know about you, but the lines also help me demonstrate better handwriting for him .lol

They have a ton of activity books, some pages I freely give for him to color, but when it’s something I think we can get multiple uses out of, I slip the page inside this clear cover and give him a dry erase marker and voila, it can be reused.

Flashcards are also great. They have a wide variety of cards from words, animals, shapes, and numbers. Also, getting blank index cards and writing words/numbers are quick learning tools.

Construction paper, glue, and colorful pompoms are something we can never have too much of.

Also, colorful popsicle sticks. It’s a pack of fun for only $1.25! We do many things with these, from patterns to making shapes.