Finding a quality early child care and preschool program is a big part in setting your child up for success in school. You can also encourage learning in the home with educational activities that are fun and age-appropriate.
Not long after their first birthday, most children will start to make marks with a fat crayon or pencil on paper. This is a child’s first step in learning handwriting, an essential skill that promotes better reading and readiness for school.
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