Refinement of Movement

Refinement of Movement

Refinement of movement materials help the children to refine small movements of the hand, to exercise and develop hand-eye coordination, and to coordinate two hands working together. These types of activities aid the children in concentration, growth, and independence.

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Opening and Closing Containers

This activity provides children with the opportunity to use their developing hand-eye coordination, concentration and cognitive skills. These skills benefit the children as they become more independent and develop their sense of self and capabilities.

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Blocks

Blocks allow the children to build and rearrange their creations, enhancing their spatial locative skills.

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Slotted Box

Working on inserting coins or washers into a slotted box enhances the pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination, while opening and closing the box with a sliding lid encourages both hands working together.

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Palmar Grasp

Pencil practice is commonly used in the Under 2 class as a tool for furthering the development of both creativity as well as fine motor skills.

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