Schumann's Shore

Molding and rolling play dough into balls-using the palms of the hands facing each other and with fingers curled slightly towards the palm.
Rolling play dough into tiny balls (pea sized) using only fingertips.
Using pegs or toothpicks to make designs in play dough.
Tearing newspaper into strips and then crumpling them into balls, scrunching up 1 sheet of newspaper in one hand. This is a super strength builder!
Using a plant sprayer to spray plants.
Using a plant sprayer to spray snow. (mix food coloring with water)
Picking up objects using large tweezers such as those found in the “Bedbugs” game. This can be adapted by picking up Cheerios, small cubes, small marshmallows, coins…
Shaking dice by cupping hands together forming an empty air space between the palms.
Using small sized screwdrivers like those found in an erector set.
Lacing and sewing activities such as stringing beads, Cheerios, macaroni…
Using eyedroppers to pick up colored water for mixing or to make artistic designs on paper.
Rolling small bits out of tissue paper then gluing the balls onto construction paper to form pictures or designs.
Turning over cards, coins, checkers, or buttons without bringing them to the edge of the table.

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Fine Motor Activities