https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq en-us 2021-06-29 20:46:39 UTC 2025-12-13 17:08:30 UTC hello@padlet.com mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630590835 2021-06-29 20:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630590835 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630591084 2021-06-29 20:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630591084 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630591419 2021-06-29 20:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630591419 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630592087 2021-06-29 20:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630592087 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630598790 Fine motor skills are what allow people to make small ("fine") movements with their fingers and toes, as well as other parts of the body like hands, wrists, tongue and feet. Fine motor skills are used for small movements like grasping objects or puckering your lips. ]]> 2021-06-29 20:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630598790 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630600118 Children with fine motor delay do not show interest in grabbing objects, have poor hand-eye coordination and can appear rather clumsy (bumping into things, spilling/knocking things over)]]> 2021-06-29 21:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630600118 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630600643 In school, children with fine motor delay may love playing on the playground and doing physical activities, but will avoid quiet table activities like drawing, writing, building with blocks and scribbling on paper

A child's fine motor skills might also not match their ability in other areas. For example, they might have strong language skills, but delayed motor skills. ]]> 2021-06-29 21:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630600643 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630602891 2021-06-29 21:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630602891 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630603253 Lots of things can cause a delay or lack of fine motor skills, including: 
-Pre-mature birth
-Genetic disorders like Down Syndrome
-Neuromuscular disorders like muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy
-Developmental problems like autism
-Cognitive delays
-Vision problems
-Lack of finger, arm, and core strength

]]> 2021-06-29 21:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1630603253 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1635250840 Provide materials in various sizes/levels of difficulty
-Duplo and Lego blocks
-Jigsaws with varying size + number of pieces
-large and small beads
-paint brushes with thick and thin handles
-fat and skinny crayons/markers]]> 2021-07-02 19:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1635250840 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1635252400 Let students move on to "harder" materials requiring more fine motor skills at their own pace. Page 58 lists ideas for scaffolding fine motor skills]]> 2021-07-02 19:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1635252400 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1635264671 Examples of school functions that require fine motor skills]]> 2021-07-02 19:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1635264671 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646131064 2021-07-12 16:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646131064 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646133256  Since modeling clay harder than playdoh, it will provide more challenge for older kids with fine motor difficulties. ]]> 2021-07-12 16:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646133256 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646133939 Don't throw out broken crayons! They are harder to grip than normal crayons and can help improve fine motor skills. Keep a bucket to pull out when doing activities. ]]> 2021-07-12 16:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646133939 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646137423 2021-07-12 16:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646137423 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646137522 Before writing, do hand/finger warmups
-Roll and pinch putty at your desk
-Pencil push-ups - place pencil on paper and, keeping hand and wrist still, lift pencil off paper just using thumb and 2 fingers. Do it 10+ times. ]]> 2021-07-12 16:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646137522 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646141949 Include games that require fine motor skills
-Pegboard games (Chinese checkers, travel monopoly, sorting/organizing pegs on a board)
-Jenga/pick up sticks
-Paper clip chaining]]> 2021-07-12 16:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646141949 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646147199 For students with variability in fine motor skills, they may have had difficulty throughout school with writing and be reluctant to write in the classroom.  When possible, computers should be used as an alternative.  

However, students should also see examples of handwriting throughout the classroom and spend time talking about when it is necessary to hand write things and why it's important.]]> 2021-07-12 16:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646147199 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646152308 Use student made labels in the classroom to demonstrate why handwriting is a useful and necessary skill]]> 2021-07-12 16:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646152308 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646154794 It is important to notice how students form letters, don't just judge them on the finished forms. 

Since fixing a lot of letters at once can be overwhelming for students, it is better to gently teach correct formation of one or two wrongly formed letters as groups of related letters. ]]> 2021-07-12 16:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646154794 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646157971 2021-07-12 16:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646157971 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646158665 2021-07-12 16:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646158665 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646159194 2021-07-12 16:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646159194 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646160104 For right handed students- encourage finger spacing

For left handed students- lay a spare pencil on the page from above so they aren't writing across their right hand]]> 2021-07-12 16:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646160104 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646163161 -Feet flat on the floor
-hips level or slightly higher than knees
-Forearms flat on the table

]]> 2021-07-12 16:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646163161 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646185044 2021-07-12 17:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646185044 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646189479 2021-07-12 17:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646189479 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646190186 2021-07-12 17:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646190186 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646193246 Have students practice writing on large vertical surfaces like chalkboards and whiteboards to build up core and shoulder strength]]> 2021-07-12 17:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646193246 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646194812 2021-07-12 17:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646194812 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646198318 If encouraging speed, allow less accurate work and vice versa]]> 2021-07-12 17:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646198318 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646201508 -Allow dictation to a scribe or a tape recorder for tests requiring longer answers
-Allow more time to complete test
-Use oral spelling dictations instead of written tests
-Allow for assessment to be given through various means (circling, filling in bubbles, etc.) to best suit needs of the child
-Allow choice in presentation of assessment (Instead of writing a paper, give an oral presentation or instead of taking a written test, creating a graphic organizer or slideshow)]]> 2021-07-12 17:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646201508 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646203598 -Create daily checklists for packing bag to go home
-Schedule weekly desk cleaning time
-Photocopy routine homework assignments and paste in agenda so student only has to fill in details (i.e. math page numbers)
-Teach and review with students how to organize desk
-Provide visual cues/labels to assist with desk layout
-Color code books/materials when possible]]> 2021-07-12 17:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646203598 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646206225 -Ensure unobstructed pathways to commonly used classroom areas (pencil sharpener, teacher's desk, exit doors)
-Mark doorsills visually (i.e. line with yellow tape)
-Allow child with fine and/or gross motor disabilities to sit in edge seats]]> 2021-07-12 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646206225 mberger1227 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646212121 Allow students to use multiple methods (tongs, tweezers, eye droppers) to manipulate and sort various objects (pom-poms, screws, jacks, cotton balls, etc)]]> 2021-07-12 17:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1646212121 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648091702 Fine motor skills are complex skills that develop through a combined effort between the brain and muscles]]> 2021-07-13 20:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648091702 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648099111 2021-07-13 20:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648099111 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648100363 2021-07-13 20:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648100363 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648105305 Beading, braiding, twisting pipe cleaners, weaving, making necklaces/bracelets, taping, etc. ]]> 2021-07-13 20:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648105305 https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648119524 Gardening/planting, water guns, sponge races, drawing with chalk]]> 2021-07-13 21:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mberger1227/yf7innadz2ra5fsq/wish/1648119524