Bridges and Ladders

20/12/2025

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It’s NOT just play dough…
It’s one of the easiest ways to support your child’s development through play. ⭐

Play dough is one of the most effective sensory materials in early childhood because it is open-ended, adaptable for all ages, and deeply engaging. Even better, it can be made easily at home.

👉 Simple No-Cook Play Dough Recipe
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ cup warm water (add gradually)
• Optional: food colouring or scent

Mix until a soft dough forms. Adjust with flour or water as needed.

Play dough may look simple, but the learning behind it is anything but.

15/12/2025

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A child’s balance system develops…

in its own timeline. However, there are some milestones or guidelines to help you determine if your child is progressing.

You may not realize it, but balance is an extremely important system to develop that supports a child’s future learning. Children who have fine-tuned their balance skills when they were younger have better:

⚖ Attention and focus
⚖ Core stability to copy notes from the chalkboard
⚖ Can sit for longer periods of time in their chair
⚖ Provides stability for handwriting and reading development

To find out if your child or students are reaching some of their balance milestones or are on their way, do the following:

1. 🔗Click the link in the profile or grab it here: https://ilslearningcorner.com/balance-milestones-development/

2. 📖Read the article on the importance of balance milestones and download the packet.

3. 💬Send us a DM or email us at info@ilslearning.com with one activity you’d like to try with your child using balance and we’ll send you a free packet.

25/11/2025

It is singing time, kids! Try your best to fill in the words of these songs.

13/11/2025

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Try these calm down tools with older kids:

>>> https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/12/calm-down-kit-for-older-kids.html?ref=7041593

12/11/2025

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POV...you help your child learn to self-regulate through simple games that you played as a kid!!

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Want our printable list of 25 of these? Drop us a "like" and leave a 😀 in the comments and we will send them your way!

29/10/2025

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Pressing a pencil onto paper when writing is a huge fine motor skill that requires precision and dexterity. The problem is when the pencil is held too tightly or too lightly. Here are tips : https://www.theottoolbox.com/pressing-too-hard-when-writing-tips/

16/10/2025

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25/09/2025

Sharing is caring.

08/09/2025

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08/09/2025

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Multisensory writing is the way to go to help with common letter reversals (b/d, p/q, etc.)! It supports fine motor skills, too. Here are more ideas: https://www.theottoolbox.com/backward-letters-what-to-do/

25/08/2025

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Awesome ideas to do with your child at home to build strong fine motor skills!

13/08/2025

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There are many fun and simple ways to teach teamwork to kids.

Build a tower together:
Use blocks and take turns adding pieces.

Share toys:
Practice taking turns with a favorite toy.

Clean up as a team:
Sing a cleanup song while tidying together.

Play group games:
Try simple games like Duck, Duck, Goose.

Do puzzles together:
Work on fitting pieces as a group.

Paint a big picture:
Use a large sheet of paper and let everyone add their own part.

Pass the ball:
Play a game of rolling or tossing a ball to each other.

Sing songs with actions:
Do group songs like The Wheels on the Bus.

Water plants together:
Take turns watering flowers or a garden.

Sort colors or shapes:
Work together to organize toys or objects.

Read a story together:
Let each child point to pictures or turn pages.

Go on a treasure hunt:
Work together to find hidden items.

Stack cups:
Build and knock down towers as a team.