Turtle crawl: Challenge students to crawl like turtles around an open space. b. Ability to use two hands: Tearing paper instead of using scissors. Cutting with scissors. Tracing letters by using stencils Making letters using yarn, shoestrings, or wax-coated string Gluing objects using small manipulatives to a letters Stapling paper while making books or packets to encourage use of both hands Punching holes to make designs on paper Wringing out sponges to increase muscle development. Sewing and lacing Stringing beads Performing finger plays Clapping Constructing with blocks Handwriting exercises: 14.1 Mickey Mouse Ears: Place fist next to ears, squeeze, and then open and close the fingers. Complete the activity 10 to 15 times. 14.2 Door knob turns: Arms in front of you, elbows slightly bent, move wrists from side to side as if you are opening a doorknob. Move wrists to the right and then to the left. Source: Pre-K and Kindergarten Handwriting Resource by Frederick County Public Schools. Retrieved from April 2012 14.3Finger opposition: Hold fingers next to ears and have the students touch their thumb to each finger and back again. Complete 10 to 15 sets. 14.4Butterflies: Hold arms straight in front of your body and make an X with thumbs, palms facing down to resemble a butterfly. Make small circles 10 times to the right and then 10 times to the left. c. Understanding of directional terms and the ability to recognize similarities and differences in forms: Incorporate the following activities in their daily routines: Play Simon Says Establish classroom routines throughout the year
Turtle crawl: Challenge students to crawl like turtles around an open space. b. Ability to use two hands: Tearing paper instead of using scissors. Cutting with scissors. Tracing letters by using stencils Making letters using yarn, shoestrings, or wax-coated string Gluing objects using small manipulatives to a letters Stapling paper while making books or packets to encourage use of both hands Punching holes to make designs on paper Wringing out sponges to increase muscle development. Sewing and lacing Stringing beads Performing finger plays Clapping Constructing with blocks Handwriting exercises: 14.1 Mickey Mouse Ears: Place fist next to ears, squeeze, and then open and close the fingers. Complete the activity 10 to 15 times. 14.2 Door knob turns: Arms in front of you, elbows slightly bent, move wrists from side to side as if you are opening a doorknob. Move wrists to the right and then to the left. Source: Pre-K and Kindergarten Handwriting Resource by Frederick County Public Schools. Retrieved from April 2012 14.3Finger opposition: Hold fingers next to ears and have the students touch their thumb to each finger and back again. Complete 10 to 15 sets. 14.4Butterflies: Hold arms straight in front of your body and make an X with thumbs, palms facing down to resemble a butterfly. Make small circles 10 times to the right and then 10 times to the left. c. Understanding of directional terms and the ability to recognize similarities and differences in forms: Incorporate the following activities in their daily routines: Play Simon Says Establish classroom routines throughout the year
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