Activity Bins Help Kindergarteners Develop Fine Motor Skills
This school year started out with a new activity in all Kindergarten classrooms: Fine Motor Skills Bins. Kelly Kindergarten staff had noticed decreased fine motor skills in their students as they enter Kindergarten, which can lead to struggles with handwriting, tying shoes, using zippers and cutting, among other things. Teachers saw an increase in Occupational Therapy (OT) support to help the students develop and hone these skills. After brainstorming, the OT team suggested creating fine motor bins with activities for students as they start their day. These activities were intentionally selected to develop the skills that teachers notice are lacking in many Kindergarten students. These fine motor bins will be used in all Kindergarten classrooms this year and future years.
Kindergarten teacher Makenzie Vance thanked the Foundation saying, "The OT tubs we received in our classrooms have provided engaging, hands-on activities that support fine motor and sensory development. Each tub includes materials such as building toys, beads, tongs, Play-Doh, and other fine motor tools that help children strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and enhance dexterity. A class favorite is the 'Feed the Monster' tub, where students use their 'go fingers' to pick up small objects and 'feed' them into a monster’s mouth—an activity that builds hand strength in a playful, motivating way. These tubs make learning fun while fostering creativity, focus, and independence, supporting overall growth and classroom readiness."
Activity Bins Help Kindergarteners Develop Fine Motor SkillsThis school year started out with a new activity in all Kindergarten classrooms: Fine Motor Skills Bins . Kelly Kindergarten staff had n...
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