Next week the children are going to visit the big pool with Mr Chau, in preparation for Swimming in F3. We hope to have 2 or 3 swimming sessions there before the end of term. We are also targeting fine motor development more, as we near the end of the term. Fine motor skills are the ability to use our fingers, thumb and palm effectively. Children who have strong fine motor development find it easier to write.
In targeting fine motor control skills this week we have been fishing in Fundino, building with nuts and bolts, using one handed tools like scissors and scoops, and mark-making of course! The children are making good progress developing their pencil grips and we are seeing an improvement in their control and co-ordination when using one-handed tools. If you'd like to support your child at home to further develop these skills try -
doing puzzles
cutting with scissors
finger painting
drawing with pencils/crayons/felts/chalk
painting
using finger puppets
squeezing clothes pegs
playing with blocks
throwing/rolling small balls
threading
Our Dress Up day on Tuesday was very exciting! The children were eager to share 'who' they were and 'what' special powers they had. We had numerous magical princesses and princes (even a King), superheroes and so many more fairy tale friends. We hope you enjoy the photos!
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