Patty Pan Mobile

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Fine motor skills describes the way we use our hands and fingers. Having four children between the ages of 3 months and 3.5 years, I note the remarkable way fine motor skills develop as children grow. Making this patty pan mobile  involves two fine motor skills activities: using a paper punch and threading. It’s great for: using both hands together; hand and finger strength; shoulder and elbow stability; in hand manipulation; pincer grasp; open-shut hand action.

Fine Motor Skills Patty Pan Mobile via Lessons Learnt Journal

Materials & Equipment:

Patty Pans
Hole Puncher
Yarn

Fine Motor Skills Patty Pan Mobile via Lessons Learnt Journal

Press the punch and make holes in the patty pans.

Fine Motor Skills Patty Pan Mobile via Lessons Learnt Journal

Move patty pans around to create lots of holes in the patty pans.

Fine Motor Skills Patty Pan Mobile via Lessons Learnt Journal

Thread patty pans onto a piece of yarn to make your  mobile.

Fine Motor Skills Patty Pan Mobile via Lessons Learnt Journal

N & M: 3 years, 9 months

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Pauline Pauline & Lessons Learnt Journal is all about life with kids. Pauline is an Aussie mum and teacher who shares her love for play, math games, writing and reading activities. She believes that #playmatters, values curiosity & wonder, wisdom, obedience and respect. She also needs naps. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed.

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