MOTRICITY AND PLAY

Learning is easier when it is fun! That is why our program is helping the children develop their fine motor skills through activities that are both fun and creative. Here are some activities that are, if not essential, very beneficial for your child's motor development.

• Self help skills: such as getting dressed independently. It is important to provide daily opportunities to master clothing and putting on shoes.
• Art: It allows for creative expression and imagination in conjunction with the development of fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and independence. Chalkboards and easels also facilitate the development of large motor skills.
• Puzzles: Games and activities will encourage self-direction to develop fine motor skills but also will develop eye-hand coordination and strengthen visual perception.
• Construction games: By building structures with blocks of all kinds, the child develops motor control, visual discrimination, imagination and creativity.

In conclusion, it is crucial that you help your child develop his/her fine motor skills through fun activities starting at a very young age. Do not expect immediate results from your child but be patient. Time and practice are the key to success. It is not necessary and not recommended to push a child to write if his/her fine motor skills are not developed enough. It will only affect your child's self-confidence and slow down the process. Whether you like it or not, your child will be the one telling you and deciding when is the time to start writing.