WHAT ARE FINE MOTOR SKILLS?
These are the small muscle movements of the hands and fingers that enable one to write, button up one’s shirt, and lift tiny objects. Fine Motor Skills are of immense importance in daily activity and academic achievement.
Examples of Fine Motor Skill Development Activities
- Drawing, coloring, and cutting into shapes
- Building blocks or puzzles
- Hand-eye coordination through activities such as threading beads or zipping a jacket.
Fine motor delays will affect handwriting and self-care capabilities, but early interventions such as occupational therapy do help pinpoint the improvement of these skills.