Fine motor skills are essential for performing precise hand movements needed for daily activities and academic tasks, such as grip and writing. These foundational skills play a critical role in a child's overall development and academic success. This presentation is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of fine motor developmental milestones and provide practical, effective strategies and engaging activities to support and enhance fine motor skill development and writing readiness to prepare children for school and beyond.
Tracy is a Territory Manager with Learning Without Tears. Having been a Preschool Director, she loves to share her experience and passion with other early education educators.
Friday June 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am CDT Connect A
Building awareness and knowledge of the attributes of shapes are strong predictors of future mathematical achievement. Engaging with 2 dimensional shapes also provides building blocks for initial alphabet recognition focusing on line and shape of letters. This session will feature music, recognizing shapes in the environment, and integration of alphabet recognition.
Literacy Consultant, CELEBRATE Successful Early Learning
Dianne Patterson is a national literacy consultant. Her classroom experience spans early childhood special needs, Prekindergarten, primary grades, and adult education. Dianne shares interactive presentations focusing on intentional teaching and literacy acquisition. She authored science... Read More →
Friday June 19, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT Connect A
Fine motor skills are essential for performing precise hand movements needed for daily activities and academic tasks, such as grip and writing. These foundational skills play a critical role in a child's overall development and academic success. This presentation is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of fine motor developmental milestones and provide practical, effective strategies and engaging activities to support and enhance fine motor skill development and writing readiness to prepare children for school and beyond.
Tracy is a Territory Manager with Learning Without Tears. Having been a Preschool Director, she loves to share her experience and passion with other early education educators.
Friday June 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT Connect A
