Uff Da! Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I have a little guy who is struggling with fine motor. Other than Legos and playdough what are some fun things I can do with him. He's little and there isn't a rush on acquiring skills but he wants to do more and physically can't at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I haven't done any of these myself but have heard other mamas have their kids practice picking things up with small tongs sp??? Pom poms and similar things. I've also heard to strengthen the fingers, moms have had their kids use the clips you can buy at the dollar store to keep chip bags closed. Apparently having the child squeeze the clip open and closed (probably could use clothes pins) increases finger strength. Haven't done these...so I don't know what games to implement them with. :bigear: HTH's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 My kiddos loved it when I put cornmeal (or salt or...) in a cookie (or plastic) tray. Then we'd all take turns suggesting a shape or something like "3 lines" and we'd all draw them with our fingers. I agree with the clothes pins, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromA2Z Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 All of the above. Confessions of a Homeschooler and 2 Teaching Mommies websites have pages in their printables to use with clothes pins. I.e. clip the correct letter/number/shape/color. So you are working on recognition and motor skills. Other things: Poke pages: using a toothpick, poke along an outline on paper. (Works best when paper is on carpet. Lacing Geoboards/rubber bands Transferring pony beads with tweezers. Using an eye dropper to transfer colored water. Fingerprinting, paint bags(drawing on a zip lock bag filled with paint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 http://pinterest.com/walkingiris/homeschooling-preschool/ My preschool pin board. Lots of fine motor activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 My son dislikes coloring, but enjoys mazes and dot-to-dots. The Never Bored books have a nice variety of puzzles and paper crafts. He loves the puzzles he can cut out and assemble. We started handwriting on a large wall-mounted dry erase board and have just started using pencil and paper. After initial reluctance, he now likes writing and has mailed letters to his Grandmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff Da! Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 So many ideas! Thank you everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeMommy Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Try this website: http://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/ She is a homeschool mom and occupational therapist. She discusses gross and fine motor skills, and activities to do to improve both. Everything looks pretty simple to do as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff Da! Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thank you Zee Mommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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