Home Hot Topics Articles Directors' Choice Awards About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading Sharing Boards: What Do YOU Think? NEWSlink Current National News Conference Calendar Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Stay Connected! Each month we'll send you an email filled with articles and ideas for your classroom. Subscribe Now Date: 1/19/2007 11:08:00 AM Author: S. Coleman (escoleman05@cox.net) Subject: Working fine motor skills I also teach preschool and have the same problem with a couple of my students. We've been practicing a lot with cutting exercises to try and build strength in these muscles. One of my students cannot even cut/hold scissors properly. I've since ordered special "lever" style scissors, have him work with playdough, draw using crayons, markers, chalk and the chubby pencils. I also have him tear paper and use the paper for various art projects, such as making collages. This way, he doesn't feel as though all of this is just "busy" work being done for no reason. He is progressing in holding writing utensils a bit, but the progress is slow. I've recruited the help of his family as well. They are to have him practice some of the same skills he works on at school at home. I hope this gives you some ideas--feel free to share any of your ideas w/me too! S.Coleman Name: Email: Subject

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