The development of fine motor skills is an important part of early learning and there are many ways to promote fine motor skills through fun, playful, and interesting hands on activities. If you would like to learn more about Fine Motor Play then read this post: Every Day Fine Motor Play!
See the fine motor posts I have shared below...
G is for Green grass cutting skills in preschool
I like to work on a little snipping practice when first introducing cutting skills to young children. To try a little green grass snipping, start
The value of scooping and pouring and counting candy corn in preschool
There are many values in sensory play! If there is one area in my own professional development that I have come to appreciate more than
G is for gumball counting in preschool
The children spent time doing a little counting as they played with play dough… There are many ways to reinforce counting with young children but
Lacing up apples in preschool
The theme of the week for this class has been apples. I happen to be a huge fan of all the fun things you can
Folding paper in preschool
Folding paper is a great way to help young children work on those fine motor skills as well as a way to give children guides
Helping young children solve puzzles in preschool
I can’t remember who taught me this little technique for teaching preschoolers how to manage a puzzle but it is a technique I have used
Tools to promote fine motor skills in preschool
This may just look like an empty blue ice tray but if you stop and think about how it can be used to promote fine
Preschoolers can make their own lines in preschool
A focus on coloring within the lines will not lead towards creative expression, imagination, and the ability to think outside of the lines!
Preschoolers need opportunities to develop their cutting skills
Give your preschoolers opportunities to develop their cutting skills but before you do so consider a few of the following suggestions: Make sure scissors will