Fine Motor Skills
2/22/2020
What are fine motor skills?Fine motor skills are small movements using our hands and wrists. These skills are essential for writing, cutting, gripping, and more. Why are fine motor skills important?1. It helps children perform crucial tasks like reaching, grasping, and moving objects. 2.Through fine motor skill development, children learn to use tools like crayons, chalk, pencils, and scissors. 3. Hand-eye coordination improves as fine motor skills improve. 4. Fine motor skills help kids learn and develop handwriting and drawing skills. 5. Children become more independent and understand how their bodies work. 6. As children grow in their fine-motor skills, their self-esteem grows too. How do children practice fine motor skills?1. Play-Doh
2. Finger painting 3. Coloring with small crayons 4. Using scissors 5. Opening and closing containers and more! Comments are closed.
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