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Crafts that build fine motor skills from "summary" of The Preschooler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner
Crafts that build fine motor skills are activities that engage the muscles in the fingers, hands, and wrists, helping preschoolers develop the dexterity and coordination needed for tasks like writing, cutting, and buttoning. These crafts often involve tasks that require precision and control, such as threading beads onto a string, cutting along a dotted line, or using a glue stick to attach small pieces of paper. By practicing these skills through hands-on activities, children can improve their ability to manipulate objects and perform tasks that require small, controlled movements. One key characteristic of crafts that build fine motor skills is their simplicity. These activities are usually easy to set up and require minimal materials, making them accessible and engaging for young children. For example, a craft that involves tearing colored paper into small pieces and gluing them onto a cardboard shape can be a fun and effective way to work on fine motor skills without the need for complex instructions or specialized tools...
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