How can I help my toddler develop fine motor skills?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:The key to encouraging development of fine motor skills is providing a safe environment in which your child can explore the smaller things in life. (That means nothing sharp, nothing toxic, and nothing other than very digestible food so small that it can be swallowed. Use the toilet paper tube rule: If an object fits through one, it's too small for babies and toddlers to play with.) Simple materials such as wooden puzzles, crayons, and blocks are perfect tools for a baby to develop fine motor skills. You've got to keep the stimulus novel enough so that your child stays interested, but also familiar enough to give her the time to practice and then master fine motor skills. One way is not to have all the toys out all the time; keep some in a closet and rotate every couple of weeks.
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The key to encouraging development of fine motor skills is providing a safe environment in which your child can explore the smaller things in life. (That means nothing sharp, nothing toxic, and nothing other than very digestible food so small... More -
Keith Chittenden - NASM Elite Trainer answered:Encourage your toddler to play with toys such as building blocks and toys in which hand manipulation is needed; such as toys that have different pieces needed to complete the game. Depending on the age of your toddler you may want to look into jigsaw puzzles with large pieces. These types of games require the child to manipulate the pieces through trial and error as well as motor planning to be able to solve the puzzle. Another activity that may help is bracelet tying or bead stringing. Look in your local toy store for kits. These are usually inexpensive and will help with fine finger manipulation. It also requires some patience as well so work on it with your child a little bit each day to avoid boredom and frustration.
Encourage your toddler to play with toys such as building blocks and toys in which hand manipulation is needed; such as toys that have different pieces needed to complete the game. Depending on the age of your toddler you may want to look into... More
