Fine Motor Pamphlet for Parents
There’s just seriously not enough time in the day to get it all in . . . so what do we do with those kids that need extra fine motor practice? I’m not a huge fan of homework in kindergarten. I don’t like to send things home with my kinders. I would prefer they are outside playing or spending time with their families. But really, sometimes 10 minutes of fine motor exercise at home can mean the difference in finding success in kindergarten with writing and months and months of struggle and frustration. This Fine Motor Pamphlet for Parents can make a home/school connection that will make a huge impact on building those skills.
So what can we do to ‘get’ those 10 -15 minutes of additional exercise? Initially, I think it’s always helpful to educate all your kinder parents about what ‘fine motor’ skills are and why they are important. So I send home this simple little brochure at the beginning of the year just to give parents a heads up. It’s often surprising for a parent of a really bright child to hear that their child is struggling because they can’t hold a pencil. This little brochure gives them an understanding of fine motor skills and why it’s an important thing to master in kindergarten.
I find that most of the time, parents want to help their child be successful. It’s just sometimes they really need someone to point out ideas and activities that will work at home. They generally appreciate having a few tips to help them get started and this little brochure can do that. If you’d like a copy to share with parents, just click HERE to pick up your free printable copy. Simply slide some colorful Astrobrights paper in your printer (Those bright colors are perfect for grabbing their attention.), print, fold and send them out. I think you’ll find your parents will really appreciate your keeping them in the Fine Motor loop.