Foster fine motor development with these 45 hands-on activities!

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Children have the world at their fingertips (literally!) but their little hands need to develop dexterity and strength to explore the infinite possibilities the world has to offer. They need to use their small muscles to make precise movements which are essential for performing everyday tasks, such as tying shoelaces, pouring water, using scissors, colouring, drawing, writing and more! ✂️ 🖍 👟

As educators, we constantly seek engagements to strengthen children’s fine motor muscles so they can complete these tasks independently. In most classrooms, these engagements are confined to a fine motor activities centre filled with tons of manipulatives and toys that are goal oriented.

But…what if you could support fine motor development in your setting by integrating it within the whole learning environment meaningfully? What if you allowed children to make, create, and express themselves while developing their fine motor skills?

Add this e-book to your fine motor toolkit and be inspired by over 45 fine motor skill invitations which meet age appropriate milestones with a play-based approach!

Use this e-book to:

  • Set up provocations that are aligned to developmental milestones
  • Facilitate post-activity reflection to make children aware of their own development
  • Find inspiration to set up your own fine motor provocations
Author
Ekta Sethi
Learning and Engagement Manager at Toddle

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Ekta Sethi
A PYP educator with a masters degree in early years education from University College London, Ekta is passionate about play-based learning and creating meaningful learning resources for children. Having worked as a trainer, teacher, and content creator, she currently is the Learning and Engagement Manager at Toddle.
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Preschoolers engage in daily routines that involve the use of fine motor skills; getting dressed, opening a lunchbox, and climbing the jungle gym. As educators, we constantly seek engagements to strengthen children’s fine motor muscles so they can complete these tasks independently. In most classrooms, these engagements are confined to a fine motor activities centre filled with tons of manipulatives and toys that are goal oriented. But…what if you could support fine motor development in your setting by integrating it within the whole learning environment meaningfully? What if you allowed children to make, create and express themselves while still developing their fine motor skills? Add this e-book to your fine motor toolkit and be inspired by over 45 fine motor skill invitations which meet age appropriate milestones with a play-based approach!