Hello! Welcome to another week of Mom’s Library!! As I sit here typing away, my children are nearby cutting out mouse sillouettes to put up along the baseboards to add some extra Halloween ambiance to the house. It’s been a while since I’ve cut out such awkward shapes (like those little tails and legs), and they take some concentration and muscle coordination in the hands to do. Thus, I thought this week it would be perfect to highlight some great ideas to help your children develop the muscles in their hands and improve their fine motor hand skills.
If you missed last week’s round-up, I featured Ghostly Fun. Have a look through and be inspired! This resource for Moms is packed full of parenting tips, activities for children, crafts, recipes and more!
Hand Skills
Kids love cutting! And cutting definitely develops hand skills and muscles in little hands. Living Montessori Now has so many ideas rounded up that I’ve lost count of them! And it’s not just paper that can be cut…snip on over and see for yourself!
Sewing is definitely a project that encourages hand skills in children. My son started sewing when he was 3, and still enjoys it. I think this burlap and paper plate idea over at Kids Activities Blog is fantastic.
Mosswood Connections has some fun (and tasty) ways to help children strengthen the muscles in their hands. I like their simplicity mixed with creativity!
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Carolyn Wilhelm says
Pinned! As a first grade teacher, I see that many parents do not take the time to help their children develop fine motor skills. This post is so important. Children do better in school if these skills are developed when they are young. Thanks!
Crystal McClean says
You’re right, parents need to be active in helping their children to learn the skills essential for everyday life. Electronic games just don’t do the same as practical exercises.
Mary V says
I really like the 2-0451 Princess Tiara Dangle it is so cute! Thanks for the chance!
Connie says
I like the Princess Tiara Dangle flexi clip.
Caitlyn says
I like the Celtic knot clip.
Crystal McClean says
Always a classic.
Hillary D says
I love the BP1-2468 Flitter bobby pins, they are beautiful. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Crystal McClean says
Aren’t they beautiful?
Heather says
I absolutely adore the Open Heart clip with the dangles!
Crystal McClean says
I’m a fan of dangles, too.
shelah@mosswoodconnections.com says
Thanks for hosting. You have some great features. I really like the paper plate and burlap sewing project!
Crystal McClean says
I think that one is fab, myself! ‘Sew’ easy to do, and fun for the kids. Have a great week!