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Click here to access ideas for making fine motor bins/kits for your class!
Click here to access ideas for writing warm-ups and other writing resources!
Click here to access tips for writing posture at school and home!
Fine motor skills help a child engage in their environment and participate in activities in the classroom and at home. Fine motor, as opposed to gross motor, is used for precision tasks and requires strength and control of the little muscles in the hand. Often, children have not had the opportunity to use and develop those little muscles enough to have the dexterity needed for precision tasks that are expected of them at school.
Here, we will review concepts related to the development of fine motor skills and provide strategies you can try in your classroom.
Additional Resources to Support Writing and Fine Motor Skills in the Classroom
Get ready to write with this 5-minute series of videos including exercises to target the upper body, hands, and fingers!
Ergonomics for Kids
Ergonomics for Kids
This is a great resource for virtual and in-person learning. Good seated posture, as well as options for flexible seating, can help with engagement in learning tasks.
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
Students who struggle with fine motor skills often benefit from the use of technology to help them communicate their learning and their thinking while they continue to work on developing their fine motor skills.
Click here to learn more about some options for assistive technology in the classroom.
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