Pounding clay might look like simple chaotic fun, but it is an important way for children to strenghten the muscles they will later use for writing. Pounding clay is an opporunity to practice controlling these muscles. The Haifa children were presented with a variety of different wooden hammers, rollers, and cutters to explore this new batch of homemade blue playdough. We look for oppotunities to provide children with activities that provide layers of learning. In addition to the fine motor exercise, this playdough activity gave Ilana a chance to problem solve with peers, follow directions, and be creative.
Pounding clay might look like simple chaotic fun, but it is an important way for children to strenghten the muscles they will later use for writing. Pounding clay is an opporunity to practice controlling these muscles. The Haifa children were presented with a variety of different wooden hammers, rollers, and cutters to explore this new batch of homemade blue playdough. We look for oppotunities to provide children with activities that provide layers of learning. In addition to the fine motor exercise, this playdough activity gave Ilana a chance to problem solve with peers, follow directions, and be creative.
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