Brushing teeth is good for your child's fine motor development

motor development

It can be difficult to teach young children to brush their teeth, especially to brush properly, but doing so will help them find motor skill development. But this is just one example, since there are many activities What your children can do to improve their fine motor skills and motor development in addition to brushing their teeth.

For example, doing puzzles, playing with sand or plasticine, tying ropes, etc. These are some of the activities you can do with your children to improve their fine motor development. Next we are going to show you some examples to improve your children's fine motor skills in addition to brushing their teeth, maybe you haven't thought about these activities before.

Dropper tests

Put some water in a few glasses. Pour a few drops of food coloring into each glass, so that you have different colored water in each glass. Have a couple of empty bowls and glasses where children can use a dropper to experiment with mixing different colored water. Try using vinegar instead of water, and Have a bowl of baking soda that will bubble over when the colored vinegar is poured in.

Thread and tie

Pasta threads or beads of different sizes in strings, cords and pipe cleaners. Tie knots and bows on the rope. Finger knitting is easy and fun too!

What to do if you are concerned about your child's fine motor skills

Problems with coordination and balance may not be noticeable until children reach school age. But if you are concerned about your child's gross motor skills, you can go to your pediatrician and explain your concerns. You can also go to occupations therapists for children. These help preschoolers and their families develop basic sensory awareness and motor skills to help them with their self-care skills and prepare for school.


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