{"id":865,"date":"2020-06-05T09:15:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T13:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/?p=865"},"modified":"2020-06-05T09:15:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T13:15:38","slug":"fine-motor-friday-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/2020\/06\/05\/fine-motor-friday-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Fine Motor Friday!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On a normal Friday at school we practice our fine motor skills.&nbsp; Today, let&#8217;s focus on sensory activities. Sensory activities not only stimulate your child\u2019s senses and allow them to explore, but they also help improve your child\u2019s sensory processing systems. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits of sensory play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Helps build nerve connections in the brain<\/li><li>Supports language development<\/li><li>Encourages fine motor practice<\/li><li>Encourages problem solving<\/li><li>Allows children to be creative&nbsp;<\/li><li>Supports scientific thinking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some fun sensory activities to try today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crunchy Box: Put any stale cereal or pasta you have into a container and have your child use a play hammer or even a spoon to pound and smash away!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-1000x662.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/crunchy-box-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bubble Foam: Mix 1 cup of water with 1\/2 cup of bubble bath to make a large container of foam! Children can play with their hands or use cups and spoons to scoop the foam. Do this in the tub or outside for a mess free activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/bubble-foam.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/bubble-foam.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/bubble-foam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sokoloski\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3012\/2020\/06\/bubble-foam-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the link below for endless sensory ideas you can use all summer long!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/busytoddler.com\/category\/activities\/sensory-play\/\">https:\/\/busytoddler.com\/category\/activities\/sensory-play\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a normal Friday at school we practice our fine motor skills.&nbsp; Today, let&#8217;s focus on sensory activities. 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