Reception had fun developing their fine motor skills this week. Fine motor activities are essential to help your child develop the skills needed for good handwriting. Why don’t you try some of these activities at home?
- use padlocks and keys – how quickly can your child unlock them?
- clothes pegs – how many can your child peg around a box in one minute?
- how many small beads can (s)he pick up in one minute using tweezers?
- mix pasta and dried peas – can your child separate them using tweezers?
- how many bubble wrap bubbles can (s)he pop?
Don’t forget that gross motor skills such as climbing, carrying, pulling and pushing are important too!
