Pennyrile Area KEIS- First Steps

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Spherical ang cylindrical grasp mean that the intrinsic muscles are strong and have good tone. This is an important part of fine motor dexterity and precision skills! https://www.theottoolbox.com/cylindrical-and-spherical-grasp-development-korxx-blocks/

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Play may look simple from the outside, but so much learning is happening underneath. 🌈

While children build, imagine, move and explore, they are also developing language, coordination, confidence, creativity, problem-solving and social skills.

Play is not a break from learning. For young children, play is how learning begins.

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Did you know there are many types of grasp patterns that facilitate functional performance in daily activities like holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, buttoning pants, and practically every task we do throughout the day?

Some of those patterns include gross grasp, spherical grasp, pincer grasp, and conical grasp. Each grasp pattern relies on intrinsic and extrinsic muscle strength, coordination, and development.

Let's explore these grasp patterns: https://www.theottoolbox.com/grasp-patterns/

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Want to know a good place to start with science this fall? I have a simple plan and a free starter guide to kick off the seasonal learning! 👉 https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/fall-science-activities-kids-hands-sensory-play/

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Heavy work and proprioception are terms that are often interchanged, but there are differences between these terms. They are closely related!

Here is a full article on the specifics: https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/
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Come work for us at KEIS 🍎🖍️🧸

We serve children ages birth to three who have a developmental delay or a particular medical condition that is known to cause a developmental delay.

We serve Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden and Hopkins. Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg.

☎️270-886-5186

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KY Moms MATR Baby Sheds

Stocked weekly with basic baby and postpartum supplies.

🍼Muhlenberg Location:
🔹Pennyroyal Center (506 Hopkinsville Street)

🍼Christian County Locations
🔹Pennyroyal Center (735 North Drive)
🔹Genesis West (290 Burley Avenue)
🔹Pennyroyal Center (110 West 2nd Street)

🍼Caldwell County Location:
🔹Pennyroyal Center (1350 Highway 62 West)