{"id":89,"date":"2020-03-23T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T18:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2020-03-26T17:10:07","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T21:10:07","slug":"fine-motor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/fine-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"Fine Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Fine motor skills<\/strong> involve the use of the muscles in the fingers and hands to perform precise and coordinated movements. Fine motor skills are one performance area that help with the development of eye hand coordination\/visual motor integration skills.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine motor skills impact areas such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Tool use<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Drawing\/pre-writing<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Handwriting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/1ZwCsIOIsFC3odCco3ce7Cw-1024x512.jpeg\" alt=\"Young girl using two hands together to create playdoh rainbow, with playdoh and tools surrounding her on table.\" class=\"wp-image-135\" width=\"305\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/1ZwCsIOIsFC3odCco3ce7Cw-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/1ZwCsIOIsFC3odCco3ce7Cw-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/1ZwCsIOIsFC3odCco3ce7Cw-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/1ZwCsIOIsFC3odCco3ce7Cw-1536x768.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/1ZwCsIOIsFC3odCco3ce7Cw.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fine Motor Milestones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the link below to find a general list of average developmental milestones of fine motor skills. Remember, every child is developing at their own pace, pay attention to any red flags and promote development through play and engagement. If there are any questions or concerns, be sure to speak to your pediatrician and\/or occupational therapist. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growinghandsonkids.com\/typical-fine-motor-developmental-milestones-ages-0-6-free-printable.html\">https:\/\/www.growinghandsonkids.com\/typical-fine-motor-developmental-milestones-ages-0-6-free-printable.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Development of Grasp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the average development of gripping a pencil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/Pencil-Grasp-Development.jpg\" alt=\"The typical development of grip. Fisted grasp: 1-2 years old.\nDigital Pronate grasp: 2-3 years old.\n4 Finger grasp: 3-4 years old.\nStatic Tripod grasp: 4-6 years old.\nDynamic Tripod grasp: by 6 or 7 years old.\" class=\"wp-image-198\" width=\"529\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/Pencil-Grasp-Development.jpg 700w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/Pencil-Grasp-Development-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/Pencil-Grasp-Development-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>**<strong>Click the link to find activities to promote the development of pencil grasp<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theottoolbox.com\/improving-pencil-grasp-with-fine-motor\/\">https:\/\/www.theottoolbox.com\/improving-pencil-grasp-with-fine-motor\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Pre-Writing Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are average developmental skills related to pre-writing, which are necessary to be able to continue the development of handwriting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/pre-writing-line-development-kids-FB.png\" alt=\"Pre-writing line development for kids. Pictures of strokes and shapes with age of typical development. \" class=\"wp-image-203\" width=\"450\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/pre-writing-line-development-kids-FB.png 900w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/pre-writing-line-development-kids-FB-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/pre-writing-line-development-kids-FB-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>**Click the link to find activities that help promote the growth of pre-writing skills:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growinghandsonkids.com\/basics-pre-writing-activities-skills-kids\">https:\/\/www.growinghandsonkids.com\/basics-pre-writing-activities-skills-kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scissor Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know putting a pair of scissors in your young child&#8217;s hand can be intimidating, but safety scissors are a good alternative to use to help introduce scissors into your child&#8217;s life! If you want to start practicing without scissors, you can have your child use a <em>spray bottle<\/em> to water the plants, or &#8220;clean&#8221; the window &#8211; these activities will strengthen those muscles in the hand and practice performing that open\/close action of scissors before using the actual tool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Start with a little frozen playdoh instead of paper, or stand behind them and guide them making little snips to create &#8220;fur&#8221; on the shape of a dog or cat. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are average developmental skills related to the management and manipulation of scissors to complete cutting tasks. The ability to use both hands (<strong>bilateral coordination<\/strong>) is an important skill needed to complete cutting tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">By&nbsp;<strong>2 years<\/strong> of age:\n<ul>\n<li>can make one snip at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">By&nbsp;<b>3&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">years<\/span><b>&nbsp;<\/b>of age:\n<ul>\n<li>can snip forward along a line (not continuous motions forward)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">By&nbsp;<strong>4 years&nbsp;<\/strong>of age:\n<ul>\n<li>can cut 6 inches along a straight line (\u00bc inch wide) after demonstration and without assistance, staying within \u00bc inch of the line<\/li>\n<li>can cut 6 inches along a curved line (\u00bc inch wide) after demonstration and without assistance, staying within \u00bc inch of line)<\/li>\n<li>can cut out a circle of at least 6 inches in diameter without assistance, staying within \u00bd of the line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">By&nbsp;<strong>5 years<\/strong> of age:\n<ul>\n<li>can cut out a square&nbsp;at least 3 inches wide without assistance, staying within \u00bd inch of the line<\/li>\n<li>can cut out a triangle at least 3 inches wide without assistance, staying within \u00bd inch of the line<\/li>\n<li>can cut out pictures after demonstration that are at least 6 inches in length and width and whose outlines are no more than \u00bc inch wide, while following the general shape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">By&nbsp;<strong>6 years<\/strong> of age:\n<ul>\n<li>can cut cloth for at least 6 inches using sharp scissors under close, careful supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">By&nbsp;<b>6&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\u00bd<\/span><b>&nbsp;years<\/b> of age:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">can cut out complex pictures by following the outlines without assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/beginner-cutting-activities-for-kids-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/beginner-cutting-activities-for-kids-square.jpg 800w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/beginner-cutting-activities-for-kids-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/beginner-cutting-activities-for-kids-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/beginner-cutting-activities-for-kids-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3114\/2020\/03\/beginner-cutting-activities-for-kids-square-210x210.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>**<strong>Click the link to find activities to promote the development and refinement of scissor skills:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1NdEsOtc1eWIAQJ9W07oXm08P4-SMklYf9AAXG9D7Bp8\/edit?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1NdEsOtc1eWIAQJ9W07oXm08P4-SMklYf9AAXG9D7Bp8\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fine Motor Activities To Do at Home!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the link below to find <em>Fine Motor Development Home Exercises and Activities<\/em> and continue building fine motor skills at home: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CyaawUhgKEeLIClPG4Eo6w2oLvPgUpBSnoLOBM7l7o0\/edit?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CyaawUhgKEeLIClPG4Eo6w2oLvPgUpBSnoLOBM7l7o0\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fine motor skills involve the use of the muscles in the fingers and hands to perform precise and coordinated movements. Fine motor skills are one performance area that help with the development of eye hand coordination\/visual motor integration skills. Fine motor skills impact areas such as: Tool use Drawing\/pre-writing Handwriting Fine Motor Milestones Click the link below to find a general list of average developmental milestones of fine motor skills&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/fine-motor\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2519,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-89","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2519"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/samaahkot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}