This afternoon, Adam and Ryan suggested that we bring out the play-dough or kinetic sand, so we did both! This was such a great idea from the children, they couldn’t wait to get into groups and have a turn!

It was fantastic to see the boys interacting with each-other in such a great way, showing each other different ways to create something, experimenting with different shapes and sculptures.

This fine motor activity was a little different then what they are used to, therefore great getting them out of their comfort zone and trying something new!

Playing with play-dough and kinetic sand are both very beneficial activities for children to enhance their fine motor skills. Fine Motor Skills are smaller movements that occur within our wrists, hands and fingers. The kneading, pulling, pushing and other movements are what enhances the strength in children’s hands/fine motor skills.

The boys worked together with Amy to create many different crazy creatures and things! Ryan made a sculpture of himself, Lucas made a Lizard Castle, Ashton and Alan worked together to make some fruit salads!

Learning Outcome: 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.