Answer the following questions about fine motor skills:
1) Why are fine motor skills important in learning literacy skills? What skills in particular are children mastering?
2) What types of activities should the teacher provide in a preschool classroom to develop these fine motor skills? List 3 specific activities or types of activities. Be specific and detailed here.
3) Discuss 3 items that should be in the preschool classroom learning centers to aid the development of fine motor skills. Then tell in which center(s) each item could be placed.
4) Discuss 2 ways to integrate fine motor and manipulative play into outdoor play. Be specific and detailed here.
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