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December 9, 2025 4 mins

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Sometimes, the best learning happens away from a board game! In this episode of "Games for Fun and Learning," we explore engaging activity books and crafts that develop crucial skills like fine motor control, focus, and creative expression.

These hands-on activities—from the precision required for Sticker by Number and Origami, to the expressive freedom of Poetry—are excellent for relaxing, practicing concentration, and building vocabulary in a calm setting. Perfect for quiet time, travel, or classroom centers!

In this video, we review: Introduction to Educational Activity Books Sticker by Number & Sketch and Scratch (Scratch Art) (Following visual instructions & fine motor grip) Origami (Sequential instructions, patience, and spatial reasoning) Poetry & Simple Creative Writing (Vocabulary expansion, expressive language, and rhythm)

Key Educational Benefits:

Fine Motor Control: Essential practice for handwriting and general dexterity.

Sequential Instructions: Origami and Sticker by Number activities strengthen the ability to follow multi-step directions, a core language and academic skill.

Creative Expression: Poetry provides an engaging outlet for intermediate/advanced ESL students to use figurative language.

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