During our Fine Motor schedule blocks this month we spent time getting ready to write! We practiced a number of activities that promoted core strength, postural control, and small muscle development. Did you know that core strength and postural control are needed for the development of fine motor skills in children? Development occurs from the trunk outward so it was important that we "exercised our bellies".
Above: Planks for core strength. It's really tricky to stay straight as a board with your belly off the ground!
Above: Partner sit-ups. This took effort and cooperation!
Other core exercises:
We loved doing the "crab walk" and the "inchworm walk"
Another great option is to "wheelbarrow" walk with a partner. If you enjoy those try the "superman". In this activity you lay on your tummy and then lift your head arms and legs up as if you are flying. Try to stay in that position as long as you can.
Your child also works on core strength each day on the playground as they climb, hang, and play.
An example of a small muscle development activity is sorting with tweezers.
We had to concentrate as we sorted various manipulatives by different attributes. Many friends felt like working with the tweezers was similar to using chopsticks to eat!
To take the activity a step farther we practiced creating letters in our names using manipulatives!
Bravo 6-B
We are ready to begin our formal writing curriculum this upcoming first week of October.
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