Fine Motor Fine motor skills activities for children are the best way to ensure proper development and practice of fine motor skills to promote the most functional use of a child's hands. Normal development demands that children are able to accurately use the small muscles (intrinsic muscles) in their hands. These intrinsic muscles will be used for the rest of their lives and for essential functional activities. Examples of Fine Motor Skills tying shoes zipping and unzipping buckling and unbuckling writing legibly and without significant muscle fatigue playing games that require precise hand and finger control drawing, painting, and coloring manipulating buttons and snaps putting small objects together developing and maintaining an effective and proper pencil grip pinching objects between fingers using locks and keys being able to isolate finger movements (i.e., using one finger at a time, such as in playing the piano or typing) turning things over or turning pages of a book doing puzzles making crafts using scissors manipulating small objects such as coins We are using fine motor skills throughout the day. We practice writing our names, letters, and numbers. We have an activity area dedicated to use of puzzles, string cards, coloring, and many small manipulative games and toys! I believe this to be an important part of your child’s day! It is crucial to explore this area of development to ensure kindergarten readiness! Site Map