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Naeyc: Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills ArticleNaeyc: Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills Article
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Pre-K - 1st
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Naeyc: Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills

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There are lots of activities that can increase muscle strength and coordination, preparing children for more advanced skills, from writing with a pencil, using a computer mouse, or playing a musical instrument. Help your child build fine motor skills at home by providing the following opportunities.

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coordination

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muscle strength, pw.pk.1.2.1 coordinate the use of hands, fingers and wrists to manipulate objects and perform tasks requiring precise movements., motor skills and movement

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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