Building Strong Hands Through Play

At Academy of Berkshire, we believe little hands are always learning. Fine motor skills,  small movements using the hands, fingers, and wrists are an important part of early childhood development and are strengthened every day through purposeful play and exploration.

These skills help children with everyday tasks such as holding a crayon, using scissors, turning pages in a book, zipping a jacket, and feeding themselves. As fine motor skills grow, so do a child’s confidence, independence, and readiness for future learning.

         

Fine Motor Play in Our Classrooms! Each day, children are invited to explore activities that support hand strength and coordination, including:

• Art experiences with crayons, paint, glue, and scissors

• Sensory play using playdough, sand, and manipulatives

• Building with blocks and connecting toys

• Sorting, scooping, and transferring objects

• Stringing beads and completing puzzles

These activities not only support physical development but also build focus, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

       

  

  

Why Fine Motor Skills Matter?

• Strong fine motor skills support a wide range of learning and self-help abilities. As children practice using their hands and fingers, they are developing:

• Hand strength and coordination

•  Control and precision needed for writing and drawing

• Independence with daily tasks like buttoning, zipping, and feeding

• Focus and perseverance through completing hands-on activities                        

These skills help build confidence and prepare children for future academic tasks.

Learning Through Daily Routines! Fine motor development doesn’t only happen during planned activities it happens all day activities, building a spoon at mealtime to turning pages during storytime, children are constantly strengthening their hand muscles through real-life experiences. Our educators intentionally guide and encourage these moments throughout the day.

     

Growing Strong Learners! At Academy of Berkshire, we know strong hands help build strong learners. Through intentional play and hands-on experiences, we support children as they develop the fine motor skills they need for school readiness and everyday life one little movement at a time.

  

Watching small hands grow stronger each day is one of our favorite parts of learning together!

 

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