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Early reminiscing with your child may help them share feelings in the future

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Fantastic fingers – why crayons and pencils can wait!

When you think of your toddler learning to write, you probably think about them using a crayon or pencil – not their finger! But using their finger to make a few squiggles is great for their fine motor development and will help them as they begin to understand how moving in different ways makes new marks.  

Why might a finger be better than a pencil or crayon at the moment? 

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