Fine Motor Supports

Draw some shapes and lines using a crayon or pencil

Work puzzles of three or four pieces

Develop eye-hand coordination, such as in stringing large beads

Button large buttons, zip and unzip clothing, and open and close other fasteners

Persist some of the time in practicing skills that are difficult

Open and close a blunt scissors with one hand, and cut a straight line

Show increasing skill with small materials. Screw and unscrew jar lids, and turn door handles. Use zippers, buttons and snaps. String large beads; fold paper; open and close containers.

Work puzzles of up to 10 pieces.

Write some letters or numbers.

Spend time practicing skills that are difficult. Be aware of what he/ she finds difficult and try to do it better.

Help prepare meals and with tasks such as stirring and kneading.

Use the hands and fingers in a variety of ways, such as stringing beads, holding pencils properly, connecting blocks and working puzzles.

Roll clay or dough into “snakes.”

Be interested in working to do things “right” and will practice skills for short periods of time.

Improve skills for moving the hands and fingers (manipulative skills) to do a task such as write a note, tie shoes, etc.

Show good form in basic movement (locomotor skills) and in skills with the hands (manipulative skills), even when participating in fast-moving games