Stringing Beads<\/strong><\/h3>\nStringing beads is an excellent activity to work on fine motor skills in children. For this activity all you need are laces<\/a><\/strong> and beads<\/a><\/strong>. Stringing beads requires the coordination of both hands together, one hand to stabilize the string and one hand to string the beads. Additionally, it encourages in hand-manipulation skills which, in simple terms, is the ability to pick up and use an object with one hand. Stringing beads can also increase fine motor dexterity, or the speed at which a child is able to manipulate small objects.<\/p>\n![\"fine](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fine-motor-skills.png\")
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Play-Doh<\/strong><\/a> Mats<\/strong><\/h3>\nPlay-Doh<\/a><\/strong> has many functional benefits when it comes to the development of fine motor skills and, as an added bonus, kids love it! To build hand strength and work on fine motor dexterity, kids can use their fingers to manipulate and shape the Play-Doh into small balls or other shapes. They can stick the shapes onto Play-Doh mats like the ones pictured below from OT Toolbox<\/a><\/strong>. Beads or other small items can be hidden inside the Play-Doh and the child can use their hands and fingers to search for and remove these \u201ctreasures.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"motor](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/motor-skills-distance-learning.png\")
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Coin Banks<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nThese coin banks<\/a> <\/strong>are a great addition to any fine motor kit! Kids will love decorating the outside using markers or paint. Then, they can practice inserting bingo chips<\/a><\/strong> or coins<\/strong><\/a> into the slot. This encourages a variety of in hand-manipulation skills, which help children to manipulate objects in the classroom and beyond. This activity also promotes fine motor dexterity and pincer grasp.<\/p>\n![\"at](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-home-learning.png\")
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\u00a0<\/strong>Transferring <\/strong>Pom Poms<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nClothespins and tweezers are simple and effective tools to increase hand strength in children. Have kids try to use just their thumb, index, and middle finger to open these tools in order to pick up objects. This encourages development and strengthening of the muscles needed to grasp and manipulate objects for writing and other fine motor tasks. Have children try picking up and transferring Pom Poms<\/a> <\/strong>with Jumbo Tweezers<\/a><\/strong> first, and then challenge them to use clothespins of different sizes. These tiny clothespins<\/a><\/strong> from S&S are the perfect size for promoting and strengthening pincer grasp in children!<\/p>\n![\"fine](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fine-motor-skills-students.png\")
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Play-Doh<\/strong><\/a> Mats<\/strong><\/h3>\nPlay-Doh<\/a><\/strong> has many functional benefits when it comes to the development of fine motor skills and, as an added bonus, kids love it! To build hand strength and work on fine motor dexterity, kids can use their fingers to manipulate and shape the Play-Doh into small balls or other shapes. They can stick the shapes onto Play-Doh mats like the ones pictured below from OT Toolbox<\/a><\/strong>. Beads or other small items can be hidden inside the Play-Doh and the child can use their hands and fingers to search for and remove these \u201ctreasures.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Coin Banks<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nThese coin banks<\/a> <\/strong>are a great addition to any fine motor kit! Kids will love decorating the outside using markers or paint. Then, they can practice inserting bingo chips<\/a><\/strong> or coins<\/strong><\/a> into the slot. This encourages a variety of in hand-manipulation skills, which help children to manipulate objects in the classroom and beyond. This activity also promotes fine motor dexterity and pincer grasp.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Transferring <\/strong>Pom Poms<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nClothespins and tweezers are simple and effective tools to increase hand strength in children. Have kids try to use just their thumb, index, and middle finger to open these tools in order to pick up objects. This encourages development and strengthening of the muscles needed to grasp and manipulate objects for writing and other fine motor tasks. Have children try picking up and transferring Pom Poms<\/a> <\/strong>with Jumbo Tweezers<\/a><\/strong> first, and then challenge them to use clothespins of different sizes. These tiny clothespins<\/a><\/strong> from S&S are the perfect size for promoting and strengthening pincer grasp in children!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Coin Banks<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nThese coin banks<\/a> <\/strong>are a great addition to any fine motor kit! Kids will love decorating the outside using markers or paint. Then, they can practice inserting bingo chips<\/a><\/strong> or coins<\/strong><\/a> into the slot. This encourages a variety of in hand-manipulation skills, which help children to manipulate objects in the classroom and beyond. This activity also promotes fine motor dexterity and pincer grasp.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Transferring <\/strong>Pom Poms<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nClothespins and tweezers are simple and effective tools to increase hand strength in children. Have kids try to use just their thumb, index, and middle finger to open these tools in order to pick up objects. This encourages development and strengthening of the muscles needed to grasp and manipulate objects for writing and other fine motor tasks. Have children try picking up and transferring Pom Poms<\/a> <\/strong>with Jumbo Tweezers<\/a><\/strong> first, and then challenge them to use clothespins of different sizes. These tiny clothespins<\/a><\/strong> from S&S are the perfect size for promoting and strengthening pincer grasp in children!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Transferring <\/strong>Pom Poms<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nClothespins and tweezers are simple and effective tools to increase hand strength in children. Have kids try to use just their thumb, index, and middle finger to open these tools in order to pick up objects. This encourages development and strengthening of the muscles needed to grasp and manipulate objects for writing and other fine motor tasks. Have children try picking up and transferring Pom Poms<\/a> <\/strong>with Jumbo Tweezers<\/a><\/strong> first, and then challenge them to use clothespins of different sizes. These tiny clothespins<\/a><\/strong> from S&S are the perfect size for promoting and strengthening pincer grasp in children!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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