By including fine motor activities into the fundamental math skills that you’re teaching, it can mean that it’s no longer an activity that is dreaded. BUT it becomes FUN!
The beauty of integrating fine motor tasks lies in the versatility and depth it adds to the learning experience:
🌟 Counting: Transcend traditional counting exercises by incorporating activities that involve picking up, placing, or arranging objects.
🌟 Addition: Make addition a tactile experience by using different objects to represent numbers.
🌟 Arrays: Explore the concept of arrays with hands-on arrangements that also hone fine motor skills.
🌟 Place Value: Dismantle and assemble numbers while fine-tuning those little muscles.
One thing that I love about fine motor activities, is that they can be differentiated to cater to varying skill levels:
💜 Tool Swap: Swap out tools to either simplify or intensify the fine motor challenge. For instance, use larger tweezers for an easier grip or smaller ones to up the ante.
💜 Size Matters: Adjust the size of the objects being manipulated to tailor the level of fine motor engagement.
Engaging in fine motor activities not only jazzes up the learning process but also:
🔍 Sharpens Focus: The concentration required for fine motor tasks naturally transitions to the academic skill at hand.
🔍 Builds Confidence: Mastering the physical task often translates into a boost of confidence in tackling the academic concept.
🔍 Makes Learning Fun: The blend of physical and mental engagement makes learning a more enjoyable and holistic experience.
Check out this video for some ways to include fine motor with fundamental math skills!
My name is Sommer. I am a mum of 3. A resource creator. A Prep teacher in Queensland. A lover of play-based learning. A special needs advocate. A creative thinker. A believer that learning should be fun.. so fun that they don't know they're learning!
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