{"id":5567,"date":"2021-01-19T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/Glenwood\/?p=5567"},"modified":"2021-01-18T13:44:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T13:44:33","slug":"remote-learning-fine-motor-skills-getting-ready-to-write","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/Glenwood\/2021\/01\/19\/remote-learning-fine-motor-skills-getting-ready-to-write\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Learning: Fine Motor Skills – Getting Ready to Write"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fine motor skills involve the use of the muscles and joints of the hands that interconnect and work together to allow you to complete dexterous tasks.\u00a0 They are the smaller hand and finger movements used, for example, to open a lunch box, zip up a coat or write with a pencil.\u00a0 A young child cannot be expected to be able to do these tasks or learn to write appropriately if they haven\u2019t yet developed the strength needed in their hands and fingers. Here are some ideas you can try at home with your families to help develop your fine motor skills and have some fun as well.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ice and snow melt <\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Use a pipette to squeeze some warm water on to some ice cubes or snow.\u00a0 How long does it take to melt?\u00a0 Maybe you could try adding some food colouring or paint to the water or try using different liquids such as vinegar or fizzy juice.<\/p>\n

Play dough\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Try squeezing, stretching, squashing, pinching and rolling some play dough.\u00a0 Can you make some snakes or wiggly worms?\u00a0 Maybe you could try using scissors to cut the play dough into small pieces and then rolling them into little balls.\u00a0 How many can you make?\u00a0 Can you make different sizes of play dough balls?\u00a0 Try holding a masher in both hands and find out how flat you can squash your play dough. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>You could also try using some loose parts to add to your play dough. Have fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recipe<\/span><\/p>\n