Fine Motor Skills Development Activities

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Fine Motor Skills Development Activities Copyright June 2016 by Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC Project Design and Production by Barbara and Britany Boss Published by Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC P.O. Box 31 Riverton, Ut 84096 Reproduction rights: You may reproduce the individual projects and instructions by print or photocopy for your own use, the use of your students or patients. You may email projects to your students or patients one or two at a time only. You may not share or transfer the full publication by electronic transmittal in any form, mechanical, digital, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. We have included every project in color or black & white. Print the whole publication, or as many of the individual projects as you like. Print Black and White projects on colored paper or let the child color them. How to use it: We, at Solve Learning Disabilities, LLC have designed these projects with an emphasis on enhancing fine motor development. In addition, the use of scissors and glue also encourages hand eye coordination, motor planing, sequencing, language processing skills and scissor skills. We made the projects short and simple, so as to keep the child's interest, with engaging designs and colors. These skills are the stepping stones of development in the child's future. We have simplified the instructions with pictures to engage the child in 'next step' planning. Most projects are meant to be done together in about 15 minutes. This creates a feeling of success and triumph that adds to their self esteem. We suggest letting the child do some or all of their own scissor work, according to their age, ability and attention span. Without the scissor work, these projects will still build fine motor skill and more. If it is a little too much for them, they can learn by watching your scissor techniques as well. We also encourage letting the child help determine the next step of the assembly. Discuss what they think should be the next step and why it is important. This encourages planning, sequencing and boosts language skills. Enjoy! See more of our projects and books at www.solvelearningdisabilities.com

Bouncing Butterflies FIGURE A FIGURE B 1) Cut out the flower, butterflies, & three risers. 2) Fold each riser long ways down the center at the dotted line so dotted lines are facing out and glue the inside closed. (See figure A) 3) Glue bottom of flower to a heavier base to make it more rigid. (Ex: You can use a post card or cardboard from the side of a cereal box). Then trim off the excess around the edge of the flower. 4) Once the glued risers are dry, fold each dotted line back and forth. (See figure B) 5) Glue one end of each riser to the flower a couple of inches apart. 6) Glue butterflies to the top of each riser. (See figure C) FIGURE C

Risers Bouncing Butterflies

Funky Door Hangers FIGURE A 1) Cut around edges of door hangers. 2) Cut up dotted line and cut out circle. 3) Cut out phrases. 4) Choose one phrase to glue to each white square. (See figures A and B) FIGURE B

Funky Door Hangers

A B Funky Door Hangers

Party Bag 1) Cut out around the outer edge of the entire bag, leaving it in one piece. 2) Cut out handle. 3) Fold handle long-way on dotted line so colored side is out. Glue closed. 4) Fold bag at all lines, except the top flap, so pattern is on the outside. (See figure A) 5) Glue tab A and B to inside of bag front to form the bag. 6) Fold top flap over. 7) Glue handle on the inside of the two sides of the bag. (See figure B) FIGURE A FIGURE B

Party Bag Bag Top Flap Handle A B Front

Treat Sack 1. Cut out all items. 2. Roll or fold up paper stick pieces from one long side to the other to create sticks to glue flowers to. (See Figure A) Figure A 3. Glue flowers at the top of each stick and let dry. 4. Fold and crease all four sides upward to form bag. (See Figure B) 5. Fold all four tabs inward at line and glue to the inside of the sack side that is next to it, to create a sack. (See Figure C & D) 6. Put something in the sack, such as jelly beans, a treat or wrinkled up tissue paper pieces to fill the sack. (See Figure D) Figure B 7. Fill the bag with something fun. 8. Put the flower sticks in the bag and push down to the bottom of the bag, letting the contents of the bag hold them upright. (See Figure E) Figure C Figure E Figure D

Roll for Stems Roll for Stems Treat Sack Kids Activities - Flower - Treat

Roll for Stems Roll for Stems Treat Sack

Owl Wall Hanger 1) Cut out eyes, beak, body and feet. 2) Glue the owl body to something thicker like some poster board or the cardboard from the side of a cereal box, then trim around the body. This will make it stronger for hanging. 3) Cut out as many rows of feathers as desired. 4) Fold feather tops back at dotted line. (See Figure A) 5) Fold beak at line. Glue Eyes, beak and feet to body. (See Figure B) 6) Glue the feathers to the owl by applying glue to the folded back tops and pressing it against the owls stomach, leaving the feather bottoms poking outward. (See Figure C) 7) For hanging, attach a string to the dots on the ears by gluing. Or, puncture a hole at the dots and tie string through the hole. Hang. (See Figure D) Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D

EYES BEAK FOLD FEET FEATHERS Owl Wall Hanger

Teepee and Friends 1) Cut out all 7 items on the page. 2) Glue one end of the rocks to the other end to form a circle. 3) Glue one side of each teepee to the other side. (See figure A) 4) Cut slits on dotted lines in the bottom of the doggie, people, and fire. 5) Slide the rock circle into the two fire slits to make a stand. 6) On the doggie & people, bend middle flap backwards and outer flaps forward to create a stand. (See figure B and C) FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C

Glue Glue Glue Teepee and Friends

Bat Craft Project 1. If printed in black and white, color or paint and let dry. 2. Cut out all pieces including the moon. 3. Glue the wings to the back of the tummy. 4. Glue the tummy to the moon, but not the wings. 5. Glue the Head and Legs on. 6. Bend up the unglued part of the wings so they come up off the page to give it a little dimension.

Bat and Moon

Wiggle Frog Figure A 1) Cut out the frog s body, legs, arms, flies, and the tongue. 2) Glue frog to something more rigid for strength, like cardboard from a cereal or mac 'n' cheese box, then trim around body and head. 3) Bend the arms, legs and tongue back and forth on the dotted lines. (See Figure A) 4) Glue the legs and arms onto the frog. Glue the tongue to the mouth. 5) Glue one fly to the end of the frog s tongue. 6) Glue a string on the back of the frog. The small circle on the frog s tummy shows where the string should be glued on the back. (See Figure B) 7) Take the two other flies and glue strings to the back of them. 8) Hang the frog and the two other flies to the ceiling. (We like to make it look like the frog is chasing the flies.) Figure B

NOTE: It is best if the body of the frog is glued to something thicker like a piece of cardboard from a cereal box. Wiggle Frog FLIES LEGS ARMS TONGUE

Mini Book Bag FIGURE A 1) Cut out all items. 2) Fold tab A and B of the book bag backwards. 3) Fold back of bag upwards and glue to tabs A and B. (See figure A) 4) Glue handles on book bag (See figure C) 5) Fold pages and covers in half at dotted lines. Staple or glue the center of the pages to the center of the book covers along dotted lines. (See figure B) 6) When finished, put books in bag. FIGURE B FIGURE C

Cover 1 Cover 2 Front A B Back Mini Book Bag

Front A B Back Mini Book Bag

Jungle and Safari 1) Cut out the figures below. 2) Glue or paste onto the next page to create a jungle scene. Palm Tree Leaves Tree Trunks

Jungle and Safari 1) Cut out the figures below. 2) Glue or paste onto the next page to create jungle scene. Tree Trunks Palm Tree Leaves

Fold & Glue Fold & Glue Fold & Glue Fold & Glue Tab Tab Tab My Garden Tab 1. Fold and crease around bottom of fence to make sides bend upward. 2. Cut, fold and glue garden corners to a frame like shape. 3. Cut veggies and fold tabs backward. 4. Glue to garden where desired by applying glue to tabs, but not veggies. 5. Bend veggies upward.

Fold & Glue Fold & Glue Fold & Glue Fold & Glue Tabs Tabs Tabs My Garden Tabs 1. Fold and crease around bottom of fence to make sides bend upward. 2. Cut, fold and glue garden corners to a frame like shape. 3. Cut veggies and fold tabs backward. 4. Glue to garden where desired by applying glue to tabs, but not veggies.

Envelopes Pocket SEEDS 1. Cut out, turn over and fold 1st flap in. 2. Fold 2nd flap and glue to 1st flap. 3. Fold up bottom flap and glue.

SEEDS

Mr. or Mrs. Snow 1) Cut out the three body pieces, arms and desired clothing. 2) Put the bottom circle, and middle circle together to form the body. 3) Choose something to go on your snowman's neck and glue it on to the top of the two circles. 4) Glue the head on. 5) Choose a hat and glue it on top of the snowman's head. 6) Glue on the arms. Note: If you're snow man is really a snow woman, draw on some eye lashes :-)

Flower Power 1. Cut out all pieces. 2. Fold both stem sides in at the dotted line and glue. 3. Glue leaves on the stem. 4. Crease heart flowers down the center from point to V of heart. 5. Turn center over and glue heart petals to the back with points facing outward to make the flower head. (See Photo) 6. Glue head to the stem.

STEM PETALS LEAVES CENTER Flower Power

STEM PETALS LEAVES CENTER PETALS Flower Power

Goal Setting Caterpillar 1. Cut page to separate the caterpillar from the designed circles. 2. Cut out the designed circles. 3. As each goal is reached, let your child glue one circle on until the caterpillar is filled out. (See Below) This is great for incentive for room cleaning, brushing teeth, reading, homework and much more.

Cut Here Instructions on back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SETTING CATERPILLAR! GOAL

Cut Here 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Pillow Pocket 1. Cut out the entire figure, leaving it in one piece. 2. Fold back on both dotted lines. 3. Glue tab to the back of the opposite side. 4. After glue dries, fold yellow polkadot ends toward each other to close the ends. Tip: It helps to score along the fold before folding. Tab Glue Here Fold Fold Glue Score before creasing Then Fold in Fun Flower 1. Cut out the three flowers. 2. Glue pink flower to the orange, by putting one drop of glue in the center circle. 3. Glue green flower to the pink, by putting one drop of glue in the center circle. 4. After dry, fold petals upward a little to make the flower fluffy. Example

Pillow Pocket 1. Cut out the entire figure, leaving it in one piece. 2. Fold in on both dotted lines. 3. Glue tab to the back of the opposite side. 4. After glue dries, fold yellow polkadot ends toward each other to close the ends. Tip: It helps to score along the fold before folding. Tab Glue Here Fold Fold Glue Score before creasing Then Fold in Fun Flower 1. Cut out the three flowers. 2. Glue medium flower to the large one, by putting one drop of glue in the center circle. 3. Glue small flower to the medium, by putting one drop of glue in the center circle. 4. After dry, fold petals upward a little to make the flower fluffy. Example

Mood Meter Best Day Ever! Pointer Figure A Figure B 1. Cut out pointer. Fold in half at green dotted line, glue closed and let dry completely. (See Figure A) 2. Cut out the meter (the entire green piece). Fold in half at the yellow dotted line and glue around edges. 3. After pointer is dry, puncture a small hole at one end of the dotted line. Slip scissors in the hole and cut along dotted line, around the three sides to the other end of the dotted line. (See Figure B) 4. Slide pointer over the edge of the left side of meter with center section of pointer in back and arrow in front. Slide up and down to display mood. (See Figure C) Absolutely Wonderful Having a Great Day Feeling Good Doing Alright Need Some Love Not Sure Could Be Better Grouchy Sad! 'Let's Talk' Figure C

Mood Meter Best Day Ever! Pointer Mood Meter 1. Cut out pointer. Fold in half at the big dotted line, glue closed and let dry completely. (See Figure A) 2. Cut out the meter (the entire green piece). Fold in half long ways up the center dotted line and glue around edges. 3. After pointer is dry, puncture a small hole at one end of the dotted line. Slip scissors in the hole and cut along dotted line, around the three sides to the other end of the dotted line. (See Figure B) 4. Slide pointer over the edge of the left side of meter with center section of pointer in back and arrow in front. Slide up and down to display mood. (See Figure C) Absolutely Wonderful Having a Great Day Feeling Good Doing Alright Need Some Love Not Sure Could Be Better Grouchy Sad! 'Let's Talk'

1 Fold Back 3 Cut 2 Fold Back Barn and Owl Bookmarks 1. Cut out the moon, sun and cloud. 2. Cut the entire rectangle of each bookmark out. 3. Fold flap 1 back on dotted line of each. 4. Fold flaps 2 back on dotted lines, and glue or tape the overlapped area of flaps 2 to flaps 1. 5. Cut along dotted lines 3. 6. Glue a sun, moon or cloud on the back of flap 1 or 2 so it shows rising behind the barn or owl. Bookmarks are finished! Place over corner of page until the page corner pokes out the top. 1 Fold Back 3 Cut 2 Fold Back

1 Fold Back 3 Cut 2 Fold Back Barn and Owl Bookmarks 1. Cut out the moon, sun and cloud. 1 Fold Back 3 Cut 2 Fold Back 2. Cut the entire rectangle of each bookmark out. 3. Fold flap 1 back on dotted line of each. 4. Fold flaps 2 back on dotted lines, and glue or tape the overlapped area of flaps 2 to flaps 1. 5. Cut along dotted lines 3. 6. Glue a sun, moon or cloud on the back of flap 1 or 2 so it shows rising behind the barn or owl. Bookmarks are finished! Place over corner of page until the page corner pokes out the top.