Here are some ways to help "Hand Dominance"
Help Hand Dominance
1. Draw on board, erase with non-dominate
2. Use stencils (non dominate holds in place)
3. Hammering toys
4. Plastic tools (screw driver & screws)
5. Stringing beads & pasta
6. Stacking blocks
7. Ripping paper
8. Pounding & manipulating clay
9. Ball games
Hand Preference
Developed around the ages of 3-6 ½ years.
Left handers tend to show a very strong preference OR may develop later than others
Some students should equal development of both hands – encourage choosing a hand for school tool use.
Non dominate hand should be used as stabilizer
Left handers tend to show a very strong preference OR may develop later than others
Some students should equal development of both hands – encourage choosing a hand for school tool use.
Non dominate hand should be used as stabilizer
Hand Preference
Developed around the ages of 3-6 ½ years.
Left handers tend to show a very strong preference OR may develop later than others
Some students should equal development of both hands – encourage choosing a hand for school tool use.
Non dominate hand should be used as stabilizer
Left handers tend to show a very strong preference OR may develop later than others
Some students should equal development of both hands – encourage choosing a hand for school tool use.
Non dominate hand should be used as stabilizer
FINE MOTOR CHECKLIST 48-60 MONTHS
Builds 5 block bridge through imitation
Builds structures with blocks or connecting toys
Completes inset puzzles with 5-10 peices
Creases paper with fingers
Cuts a triangle with 1/2" accuracy
Cuts 5" square with 1/2" accuracy
Cuts pictures from magazine
Draws a line from one object to another
Draws a person with head & three features (arms, legs)
Draws a square following adult imitation
Draws a recognizable pictures
Places key in lock and opens lock
Places small pegs in holes on a board
Prints own first name with model
Puts paper clip on paper
Strings small beads
Traces letters
Uses dominant hand
Write a few letters
Attempts first name
Builds structures with blocks or connecting toys
Completes inset puzzles with 5-10 peices
Creases paper with fingers
Cuts a triangle with 1/2" accuracy
Cuts 5" square with 1/2" accuracy
Cuts pictures from magazine
Draws a line from one object to another
Draws a person with head & three features (arms, legs)
Draws a square following adult imitation
Draws a recognizable pictures
Places key in lock and opens lock
Places small pegs in holes on a board
Prints own first name with model
Puts paper clip on paper
Strings small beads
Traces letters
Uses dominant hand
Write a few letters
Attempts first name
FINE MOTOR CHECKLIST 36-48 months
Showing hand preference
Cuts dough or clay with cookie cutter
Cuts 5" paper in two
Folds paper in hald without model
Grasps pencil between thumb and forefinger
Imitates drawing cross
Imitates drawing diagonal line
Makes first designs
Places six pegs in pegboard
Puts tiny objects in small container
Puts a 6-8 puzzle together
Strings beads
Unscrews and screws 3" lid
Winds up toy
Cuts dough or clay with cookie cutter
Cuts 5" paper in two
Folds paper in hald without model
Grasps pencil between thumb and forefinger
Imitates drawing cross
Imitates drawing diagonal line
Makes first designs
Places six pegs in pegboard
Puts tiny objects in small container
Puts a 6-8 puzzle together
Strings beads
Unscrews and screws 3" lid
Winds up toy
Bean Bags
Toss bean bags to parnter.
Count how many times you can clap while the bean bag is in the air.
Additional Fun:
Count how many times your can spin/turn while bean bag is in the air.
Count how many times you can clap while the bean bag is in the air.
Additional Fun:
Count how many times your can spin/turn while bean bag is in the air.
Adapted Pumpkin Carving
For those little ones that need a little more help making a Jack O Lantern at Halloween, here are my suggestions for a successful pumpkin experience....
1. Endure the mess of the pumpkin - EMBRACE the goo!! (see sensory post) Use the hands, not the scoopers and/or spoons
2. Instead of using a knife to cut the pumpkin, here are some alternative that the child can do with less assistance from mom/dad/family/etc.
MY FAVORITE : This is made by Pumpkin Masters and is currently VERY difficult to find. I recently purchased some online to have in my "stash" for therapy during Halloween time. Using the punch outs elimiates the need for precise fine motor skills, but yeilds a nice, clean result. The metal stencil is punched through the pumpkin with the wooden hammer. I LOVE THESE!
MY OTHER FAVORITE
Another Pumpkin Masters, this kit uses the same concept as the punch outs, but uses pegs (like Light Brite) to create a face or picture on a pumpkin. Another GREAT adapatation for pumpkin carving!
Clothespins
Clothespins work the fingers and hands. Have the child squeeze the clothespin with the thumb and pointer finger to open and close the clothespin. You can have your child help you actually put clothes up to dry or have them put clothespins on the rim of a container.
Put In
Use an old food container (cool whip, butter, sour cream, etc) and cut a circle in the top. You can judge the circle size based on what you want the child to put in the container and how much you want them to push it in. For example, if you put in cotton balls, I would make the circle cut out smaller than the cotton ball to help the child push and work at putting in.
Color!
With my classroom starting a unit on colors, it's a perfect opportunity to create "color" necklaces from beads. Depending on your child's age and skill level, different sized beads may work more effectively than others. My students, who are identified being at least one year behind with their fine motor skills, will be beading with pony beads. Skill level also determines what type of string or twine you use. The smaller and bender the string the more difficult the task.
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