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Physical & Motor Development
Fine Motor Development
WiseTip: PM-FMO-M2436-E01A

Provide an open-ended play discovery space where your toddler can explore using the five senses, for example, wooden blocks, mazes and puzzles.

24-36 months
Environment
WHY IT MATTERS

Direct tactile experiences such as handling and manipulating objects or materials in the real world fulfills several important goals of early childhood learning.

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  1. Roessingh, H., & Bence, M. (2018). Guided Physical Play in Kindergarten. Education Canada, 58(1), 8-11.
Practical life activities have a positive effect on children's fine motor and cognitive development.
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  1. Bhatia, P., Davis, A., & Shamas-Brandt, E. (2015). Educational Gymnastics: The Effectiveness of Montessori Practical Life Activities in Developing Fine Motor Skills in Kindergartners. Early Education & Development, 26(4), 594–607. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2015.995454

Tactile sensorial activities and practical life activities should be considered in the environment for fine motor development.

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  1. Karim, A. E. A., & Mohammed, A. H. (2015). Effectiveness of sensory integration programme in motor skills in children with autism. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 16(4), 375-380.
For example, sweeping the floor or wiping the table with a piece of cloth.