Hand Eye Coordination
- These activities can have a sorting and math component (counting, patterns, 5ness etc.) but largely promote hand eye coordination, as well as focus and concentration.
- The first photo on the left involves pushing feathers through the holes in a small colander.
Sorting
- Sorting supports pincer grip, focus, concentration, and tracking skills.
- Provide collections of small objects for children to sort.
- Use felt mats, trays, dishes, and tiny cups to add intention to this work.
- Add large baskets with larger collections of items such as buttons for group work. Use a larger floor mat to facilitate sorting.
More Fine Motor Work
- Pin Cushion – pins with large heads, buttons add interest but are not necessary. Could just be pins and the cushion.
- Nuts and Bolts – match sizes of nuts, bolts, washers, and wing nuts – facilitates sorting, estimation, matching, and motor planning.
- Hole Punching – Offer hole-punchers, small strips of paper and a small dish to collect the dots for later use. Children can sort and count the dots as well as use them in gluing activities.
