Puzzles, games, and manipulatives offer children lots of
A fine motor area can be set up virtually anywhere in a classroom. When space is lacking you may want to just collect some fine motor activities in a bin and pull them out for children to use on your circle time rug, or hang a metal "oil pan" on a wall and cover it with magnets or a Lego board... Think of some creative ways to use your space. To help keep this area organized label toys and store materials in see through bins or bags with pictures of what materials belong in them on the outside. This helps children when it is time to clean up and it build categorization skills.
A child sized table and chairs is helpful.
A shelving unit for storing materials is great to have... again depending on your space...
Puzzle racks are helpful for storing tray puzzles.
Stock this area with puzzles, small blocks and counters, lacing cards, and other toys that build small muscle skills. Check the list of Fine Motor Supplies for lots of ideas for supplies you can buy as well as many you can find around home...
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