Let's Explore The Fine Motor Skills Development Of The...Fabulous Four She gains strength by squeezing pinch clothespins or those baggie clips. Give her a wet sponge to squeeze, and she’ll enjoy the water play. Let her use modeling clay or Model Magic to make simple shapes. Now you may have to watch the scissors, because he can cut a small piece of paper into two pieces…or his own hair. If the line is thick, he can even cut on the line. Before he cuts it, see if he can fold the paper so that the edges match. Her fine motor skills have advanced to the point she can manipulate smaller objects like half-inch buttons, putting coins in her bank, screwing on one-inch lids. She might enjoy craft lacing cards. He’ll probably be fascinated with pouring water from one container to another, pulling off tape from a dispenser, and taping the picture he just made to the refrigerator. He may even get carried away with taping and use it all! Legos and Lincoln logs, any kind of interlocking toy, will keep your child occupied for a good bit of time. She completely dresses herself now…well she may need help with some fasteners. She may even want to pick out some of her own clothes. She will be able to put her coat on a hanger and put the hanger on a low bar. He bathes himself…you may have to remind him to wash behind the ears. He can use a paper towel dispenser in a public restroom and even hang up his own towel and wash cloth. Your daughter can comb or brush her own hair He can help you set the table, serve himself from a bowl and clean up spills. When the meal is finished, encourage him to clear his own place. So what gifts encourage the fine motor skills of this independent-minded four-year old? Take a look.
Such an independent child is pretty much ready for kindergarten. So let’s launch this
Fantastic Five-Year-Old!
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