CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in Early Childhood

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Fine Motor Experiences for Toddlers
Experience	Materials	Rationale
Poking straws into holes.	Straws	Improve eye hand coordination
Roll play dough/clay between fingers to make balls	Clay	Improve finger and palm movement , strengthen finger muscles.
Peg dolls clothes on a line	Doll	Improve eye hand coordination.
Fine Motor Experiences for Pre-schoolers
Experience	Materials	Rationale
Games with a hole puncher or stapler Punch hole around stripes of thin card or greeting cards or staple together papers to make small books	Stapler or hole puncher	Using this it allows better eye to hand coordination. Ensure accuracy.
Game to cut the picture size	Scissors	Given a magazine and ask to cut the characters or logo to precise shape and stick to create art work. This will improve eye to hand coordination. Involve creativity and intentional teaching.
Game with thong Catch a fish, in a container of water	Thong and sponge	This will allow eye to hand coordination and involve focus and concentration.