You're the Tops

Materials Needed:

• small tops

• timer

Directions:

• using just your thumb, index, and middle fingers, spin the top

• try it 10 times

• see how long you can keep it spinning

Goals:

• separation of the two sides of the hand

• hand muscle development

Modifications:

• make sure the pinky and ring finger are curled up and stabilized in the palm

• arms placed on table gives more stability, making the task easier

• arms hanging in space gives less stability, making the task harder