Learning with Miss Gaffney

Learning with Miss Gaffney provides calm, developmentally appropriate air-tracing activities to support early motor development and pre-writing skills.

This channel is intended for parents, carers, Early Years practitioners, and educators seeking purposeful digital resources that support gross motor movement, fine motor control, visual tracking, hand–eye coordination, and early pre-writing behaviours.
Content focuses on air tracing and follow-the-line activities, presented at a slow, intentional pace with minimal visual distraction. Resources are designed to be used with adult guidance, supporting structured learning moments, intervention support, and repetition-based skill development in home and educational settings.

All videos follow a developmentally appropriate, low-stimulation approach, supporting intentional screen use that complements early learning practice rather than replacing it.

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

Check out The Pattern Companions for the simple pathways here: learningwithmissgaffney.notion.site/Free-Tracing-R…

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

A longer butterfly compilation is coming soon πŸ¦‹

Designed for:
– quiet focus
– repetition
– calm transitions

Perfect for continuous tracing practice.

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

A simple way to use the butterfly videos:

Start with:
β†’ one wing at a time

Then try:
β†’ both sides together

Slow, controlled movement is key πŸ¦‹

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

How are you using these videos?

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

Why symmetrical tracing?

It encourages children to:
– use both sides of the body together
– cross the midline
– build coordination for writing

Simple activities β†’ strong foundations πŸ¦‹

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

πŸ¦‹ New: Symmetrical Butterfly Tracing

Designed to support:
– coordination across both sides of the body
– control and direction
– early handwriting foundations

A calm way to begin spring learning 🌿

5 months ago | [YT] | 1

Learning with Miss Gaffney

Happy Easter 🌿🐣

A simple idea for today:

Encourage children to trace using:
– fingers
– a pencil in the air
– large arm movements

No worksheets needed β€” just calm, guided movement.

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

As we finish our Easter tracing this week 🐣

A spring series is next…

πŸ¦‹ symmetrical butterflies
🌼 flowing lines
🌿 calm, low-stimulation visuals

Designed for both home and classroom use.

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

Which butterfly style would be most useful?

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Learning with Miss Gaffney

A gentle new series is coming… πŸ¦‹

These symmetrical butterfly designs support:
– bilateral coordination
– visual tracking
– early writing skills

Simple, calm, and repeatable.

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