More Fine Motor Activities

Writing on a vertical surface such as a wall is a wonderful way to develop fine motor skills. It puts the wrist into an extended position and facilitates coordination in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, while building strength and stability on the ring/index finger side of the hand. It also helps to develop the arches in the hand and helps with shoulder and elbow stability. Here are some fun ideas:

• write or draw with chalk on a chalkboard.
• place stickers on a vertical surface.
• trace or stencil on a piece of paper taped to the wall.
• color on a piece of paper taped to the wall or on an easel.
• paint on an easel or on a large piece of paper taped to the wall.
• play with magnets on a vertical magnetic board.
• make shapes or designs on windows or the refrigerator using "wikki stix".
• draw on a magnadoodle propped up against a wall.
• you can also tape a piece of paper to the underside of a low table and have you child draw and color a picture while lying on her back. This is very therapeutic and kids love this!

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