{"id":82,"date":"2020-03-18T16:44:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T20:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2020-03-20T12:59:12","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T16:59:12","slug":"fine-motor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/fine-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"Fine Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">What Are Fine Motor Skills?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-2.40.50-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-2.40.50-PM.png 718w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-2.40.50-PM-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-2.40.50-PM-474x300.png 474w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Fine motor skills involve using the many small muscles of the hands and wrists for everyday activities. In schools, kids use fine motor skills for important tasks such as coloring, writing, cutting, and typing! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Fine Motor Milestones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, fine motor skills develop in a typical sequence. Certain skills are generally mastered within an specific age range. However, each child develops at their own pace. Below is a downloadable link to a list of developmental milestone and when they are typically mastered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Developmental-Milestones-.docx\">FM Developmental-Milestones-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Developmental-Milestones-.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Fine Motor Activities <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Fine-Motor-Activities-.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.51.39-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.51.39-PM.png 491w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.51.39-PM-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.51.39-PM-397x300.png 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">2-3 Years Old:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press cookie cutters into play dough <\/li><li>Use thongs to pick up small items <\/li><li>Pinch clothespins <\/li><li>Finger paint <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.58.45-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.58.45-PM.png 462w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.58.45-PM-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-3.58.45-PM-384x300.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">3-6 Years Old:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build with block\/Legos<\/li><li>Peel stickers<\/li><li>String beads<\/li><li>Puzzles<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 47%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-4.19.24-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-4.19.24-PM.png 506w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-19-at-4.19.24-PM-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">6+ Years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the activities mentioned above are still appropriate for children older than 6. These are just additional activities that might spark interest for older kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Art classes<\/li><li>Gymnastics<\/li><li>Origami <\/li><li>Board games <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this link for Fine Motor Activities that can be completed using household items! <a href=\"http:\/\/mamaot.com\/fine-motor-activities-using-household-items\/\">http:\/\/mamaot.com\/fine-motor-activities-using-household-items\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Scissor Skills <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting Scissor Readiness Skills:<\/strong> Many perquisite skills must be established before a child learns to use scissors. This includes-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Opening and closing the hand<\/li><li>Isolating the thumb, index, and middle fingers<\/li><li>Stabilizing the shoulder, arm, and wrist<\/li><li>Using both hands together<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Developing-Scissor-Readiness-Skills.docx\">Developing-Scissor-Readiness-Skills<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Developing-Scissor-Readiness-Skills.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Developmental Sequence of Scissor Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Random snipping \u2192 Controlled snipping \u2192 Cutting straight lines \u2192 Cutting Curved lines \u2192 Cutting simple shapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Slide1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Slide1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Slide1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3241\/2020\/03\/Slide1-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>Visual Guide to Correctly Hold Scissors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Always Remember the Three T&#8217;s:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>TUCK<\/strong>&#8211; tuck your elbow by your side <\/li><li><strong>TOP<\/strong>&#8211;  keep you thumb on top<\/li><li><strong>TABLE<\/strong>&#8211; always cut towards the table and away from you <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Link to free download for basic cutting activities! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com\/cutting-activities.html#FreeCuttingTemplate\">https:\/\/www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com\/cutting-activities.html#FreeCuttingTemplate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Fine Motor Skills? 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