Fine Motor Foundations
•Reception
•Fine Motor Skills
•Place in hoops 20m from starting positions
Alternative: Hair bands, rubber loops
Place by students' feet at starting line
Alternative: Cups, containers with rim
5 colours at start line, matching sets 20m away
Alternative: Bean bags, coloured hoops
Tie large knot at one end of each piece
Alternative: Thick string, shoelaces
Cut to uniform 6cm lengths, place in hoops
Alternative: Plastic straws, tube pasta
Ensure all spoons are similar size
Alternative: Large serving spoons, ladles
Use golf balls for safety, eggs for authentic challenge
Alternative: Tennis balls, bean bags
Ensure holes are large enough for threading
Alternative: Large beads, washers
Passing thread or string through holes in objects
Using thumb and finger tips to pick up small objects
Keeping objects steady while moving
Using different parts of your body together smoothly
Being able to manage your movements carefully
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding cause and effect in threading, observing changes in heart rate and breathing during activity
Following complex instructions, describing physical sensations, explaining techniques to others
Counting elastic bands and straws, measuring distances, one-to-one correspondence in threading
Cooperation and turn-taking, persistence with challenging tasks, celebrating others' achievements
Central position for demonstrations, circulate during activities to provide individual support
Watch for pincer grip development, bilateral coordination, persistence with challenging tasks
Step in if students struggling with techniques, ensure safety with equipment, encourage positive partnerships
Use oversized materials for whole group demos, provide individual guidance during activities, model positive encouragement
Large hall space minimum 15m x 20m for running activities
Clean, dry surface free from small objects that could be slipped on
Stop activity immediately for any equipment-related incident, first aid available, clear evacuation route maintained
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