Developing Fine-Motor Skills

The building of fine motor skills in children will enable them to perform a variety of important functional tasks. These include:

· tying shoes
· zipping and unzipping
· buckling and unbuckling
· writing legibly and without significant muscle fatigue
· playing games that require precise hand and finger control
· drawing, painting, and coloring
· manipulating buttons and snaps
· putting small objects together
· doing puzzles
· making crafts
· using scissors
· manipulating small objects such as coins
· opening and closing objects
· picking up and holding onto small objects
· developing and maintaining an effective and proper pencil grip
· pinching objects between fingers
· using locks and keys
· being able to isolate finger movements
...(i.e., using one finger at a time, such as in playing the piano)
· turning things over or turning pages of a book
· holding and using utensils properly and effectively
· screwing and unscrewing

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