Fine Motor Skills Flashcard

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What are fine motor skills primarily associated with?

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Small muscles in the hand and fingers

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Why is it important for young children to develop fine motor skills?

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To prepare for future tasks like writing and buttoning

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Which activity is suggested for developing hand strength using kitchen items? Stirring soup, Using a rolling pin, Washing dishes, Baking cookies

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Using a rolling pin

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What is a fun activity for children to practice cutting skills? Options: Folding paper, Using dough scissors to cut play dough, Tearing paper with hands, Drawing with crayons

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Using dough scissors to cut play dough

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How can clothespins be used to develop fine motor skills?

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By using them to hang socks on a mini clothesline

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What is a suggested activity involving tongs?

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Using tongs to pick up pom-poms and transfer them into ice cube trays

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Which household item can be used for a fine motor activity involving water? Options: A plant sprayer, A vacuum cleaner, A broom, A mop

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A plant sprayer

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What is a benefit of using lacing beads in the classroom?

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They develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination