Got only a minute? 8 quick fine motor activities

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8 Quick Fine Motor Activities that take only a few minutes to do. Got only a minute or 2 ?  Quick Go-to Fine Motor Activities Sometimes the timing is just off... maybe the student sped through all planned tasks or they didn't take as long as you thought. You still have a few minutes left, hmmm...  What won't take too long or require much equipment? Try these "good ole stand-by's" ! Thumb Wars:  Lock fingers as shown. Elbows must stay on table at all times Try to pin your opponents thumb down on you fingers for a 5 count, using only your thumb. Best out of 3 wins - this time! Mini Simon: A pint size version of the classic game. Try to repeat the ever-increasing sequences of lights & sounds. Fast-paced, challenging fun! Mindo Robot: A single player thinking game. Jungle Animal Rescue: Take any fun small object (animal, car or truck) preferably irregular shaped Wrap rubber bands or jungle vines around it in a haphazard way.  Rescue!  Take turns being the wrapper and rescuer. Pencil Manipulations: Practice those finger movements that make pencil use easier. Hold pencil like you,re going to write. Begin at eraser & walk fingers from to point & back.  Rotate pencil so lettering disappears then re-appears. Repeat 5 x's Combine movements to go from writing position to erasing. 5 x's without dropping or touching desktop. Rubber Band Magic Trick A Classic Favorite !  A rubberband is placed around the 1st 2 fingers, then when you open your hand, the band "magically jumps" to the 3rd & 4th fingers! Behind the scenes: After the band is in place, sneak the rest of your fingertips under the band in the palm of your hand. Open & it jumps! Slip Knot Tying Chain This feels like magic when you pull it loose again! Use any string, yarn, rope, shoelace, etc Make a small circle at the end of string as if going to tie a knot, but instead of bring the end through, bring a loop through. Tighten both strings hanging down. That's a slip knot. To make a chain- go through the loop you just made-pull another loop through. Tighten. Repeat. To remove knots- just pull the ends of both strings. Whala! "> Cats Cradle:  Use string, shoelace, yarn, etc about 54" long. (using 2 strings, let's you model movements for setup) Pinch the X's by grasping in the space above & below the X. Movements usually are: Pinch, pull up, out to sides, down & under, then up through. Here's video of how to do it solo and also with a partner.  (I know-  Solo?  Never heard of it- leave it to youtube!) It's Veteran's Day -  Thanks to All Who Serve Preferences  |  Unsubscribe