Southwest Literacy Hub

Southwest Literacy Hub The Southwest Literacy Committee Hub in Saskatchewan
- promote and enhance literacy for families

05/05/2026

Crossing the midline is a vital skill for reading, writing and coordination. ✍️✨ Here are 15 fun activities to help preschoolers practise it!

👉 Link is in the first comment below!

05/05/2026

The best way to build vocabulary? Through fun and play! 🗣️✨ Here are 8 easy vocabulary games perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

👉 Link is in the first comment below!

05/05/2026

Drawing is a natural part of childhood development 🖍️ From first scribbles to meaningful pictures, here are the 6 stages of drawing in children from 0–6 years.

👉 Link is in the first comment below!

05/05/2026

Music games can be simple, joyful and packed with learning benefits! 🎶✨ Here are 9 of the best music games for kids’ development.

👉 Link is in the first comment below!

05/05/2026

Love messy play? Here are lots of easy ideas you can set up at home!

05/05/2026

Handwriting at this age should NEVER feel like worksheets and pressure. Preschoolers learn best through play, and the right activities can build the foundational skills they need before ever expecting to form letters.

In this post, I’m sharing simple, playful ways to:

✔️ Build fine motor strength
✔️ Improve pencil grasp
✔️ Support pre-writing strokes
✔️ Make handwriting practice actually FUN

These ideas are perfect for parents, preschool teachers, and therapists who want developmentally appropriate ways to support early writing skills.

👉 Read the full post here:
https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/fun-ways-to-practice-handwriting-with-preschoolers.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

05/02/2026

Writing doesn’t start with forming letters ✏️🖍️ Kids move through 6 fascinating stages — from drawing and scribbling to early spelling. Here’s what the journey looks like and how to support it at home or school.

👉 Link is in the first comment below!

05/02/2026

🎶 Songs are a gentle and powerful way to introduce ideas about diversity and inclusion to young children.

Through music, children hear different stories, perspectives and experiences, while also building language, listening skills and a sense of belonging.

Simple songs with clear messages can open up meaningful conversations in a natural, age-appropriate way — at home or in early years settings.

Here are some songs about diversity and inclusion that support empathy, understanding and connection through music and play.

👉 Link is in the first comment below

05/02/2026

Fun Things Toddlers Can Paint With in May (That Aren't Paintbrushes)✨🦋

05/02/2026

Looking for simple ways to support fine motor skill development without adding more to your to-do list? ✋✏️

I’ve gathered every fine motor activity I’ve ever shared on the blog into one easy-to-use resource, organized by age and skill area so you can quickly find what you need for your child, students, or therapy sessions.

👉 Explore the full collection here:
https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/activities-fine-motor-skills-development?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

05/02/2026

An obstacle course is such a fun way to get little ones moving, learning and laughing! 🏃‍♀️✨ Here are 20 simple ideas for home or school.

👉 Link is in the first comment below!

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