Finger Match - Pre-K Readiness

Need a little something to occupy them while you get dinner on the table? Is your child weaning himself of that afternoon nap time but you desire for rest time to continue? These finger match games are so unique. They offer your child an opportunity to independently complete each exercise from start to finish and independence is a great quality this age group gains so much confidence from!

This is how it works: (Steps are taken from back of item.) 1. Set the book on a table or your lap.

2. Choose a picture on the left by placing your left hand finger in its hole. (Keep your finger there while finding the match on the right.)

3.Select the correct match on the right by placing your right hand finger in that hole.

4.With fingers in both holes, lift the card to see if a line connects your fingers on the back.

5.If FINGERS MATCH it's correct!!!

6.Repeat until all matches have been completed on the page.

7.Turn the next page and begin matching again.

• 18 separate activities
• durable, board book in style
  
• parent ideas in back of book
• recommended ages 3 - 5
  
• $7.99 on www.encouragemychild.com
  

I Can Draw Animals....summer fun for your child!

a BOOK REVIEW to help you....

Much like I Can Draw People, this book gives 32 pages of techniques for drawing the following animals: lion, rabbit, fish, turtle, cat, hen, monkey, flamingo, dolphin, teddy bear, frog, reindeer, lizard, tiger, horse, and bee. I especially like the way they expand the animal concept. I think it helps this book reach a variety of art abilities. It gives numbered step-by-step directions that include simple explanations for each step. The explanations add another level of complexity for children who desire it; however, it doesn't complicate the simplicity of each step.

Another nice feature of this drawing book is the additional surroundings it encourages your child to draw, once the steps are complete. For example, the completed flamingo stands in a ripple of water, another page shows 3 different ways to position the bear, using the same lines- and puts him on the branch of a tree!

So, pull up a chair, learn to draw WITH your child and have fun laughing at the silly pictures you create together! Before you know it, they won't really need your help. They'll know exactly how they want to make their own picture....but maybe they'll still want your company ;)

$4.99
Find this along with I Can Draw People on www.encouragemychild.com
Recommended for ages 3 years and up (although my 6 year old likes it....and she shows great signs of her daddy's art ability!)