Look at us! Hamilton class play and learn whilst developing their fine motor skills.

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Art, English, Hamilton class 2021/22, Hamilton class 2022/23, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Physical Education

Why are fine motor skills important?

Fine motor skills involve small muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas such as the hands, fingers, lips, tongue and eyes. Developing fine motor skills helps children do things like eating, writing, manipulating objects and getting dressed.

We can use the fishing rod to capture the fish.
We can line up the numicon in a straight line.
We can scoop, fill and tap in the sand tray.
We can use the tweezers to rescue the men in the water.
We can do up the buttons to dress ourselves.
We can move the letters to make words.
I made my name.
I can hang on the bar to strengthen my grip.
We can build a robot and screw the nuts on tight.
I can add candles to my cake.
I can move letters to match words.
I can make a mini me.
I can put candles on the cake and count them.
I can roll the playdough and make a shape.
I can roll and squeeze the play dough.
I can scoop and press to make an ice cream.
I can press and push.
We can cut, glue and stick.
We can do puzzles even if the pieces are small.
I hold the paper in place whilst I write.
I am learning to hold my pencil properly