BMG 2019 - Maddingley Prep to Year 4 Co-Curricular Handbook

- Page 11 - CONTENTS - FINE MOTOR SKILLS - YEAR 1 Teacher: Feona West Time: Monday Lunchtime Location: JS Library TEACHER SELECTED PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Fine Motor Skills co-curricular activity aims to improve the students ’ fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are essential for students to achieve success with writing. The focus will be on cutting, colouring, finger grip, letter formation, hand-eye co-ordination and hand strength using a range of hands-on activities. LESSON COMPONENTS  Exercises with an emphasis on finger movement  Cutting and colouring activities  Hands on activities that build finger grip and strength SKILL DEVELOPMENT  Hand Strength  Finger Grip  Cutting  Hand Eye Co-ordination  Letter Formation SELECTION CRITERIA Teachers will nominate students to participate in this program. Teachers will use classroom observations and a variety of diagnostic testing tools to select students.