I. Introduction
- Define motor development and its importance in early childhood
- Discuss the significance of Grade R (pre-school age) in motor development
II. Fine Motor Development in Grade R Children
- Definition and components of fine motor skills
- Importance of fine motor skills for various activities such as writing, drawing, and self-care tasks
III. Gross Motor Development in Grade R Children (briefly mention)
- Definition and components of gross motor skills
- Importance of gross motor skills for physical activity and overall development
IV. Fine Motor Development in Grade R Children: Examples of Skills
- Finger dexterity: the ability to manipulate objects with fingers
- Example: Stringing beads or building with small Lego blocks (McCarthy, Olswang, & Coggins, 2012)
- Hand-eye coordination: the ability to coordinate vision with hand movements
- Example: Threading a needle or catching a ball (Pellegrini, Bailey, & Carpenter, 1990)
- Grasping and holding: the ability to grasp objects securely
- Example: Holding a pencil while coloring or using scissors to cut shapes (Weiten, Dunn, & Hammer, 2014)
- Precision and control: the ability to perform delicate movements with control
- Example: Tracing lines or cutting along curved lines (Preschool Learning Foundations, 2008)
V. Factors Affecting Fine Motor Development in Grade R Children
- Role of genetics and individual differences
- Environmental factors, such as opportunities for practice and use of technology (Fjortoft, 2004)
VI. Conclusion
- Recap the importance of fine motor development in Grade R children
- Highlight the need for promoting and supporting fine motor skills in early childhood education settings
References:
Fjortoft, I. (2004). Motor competence in children: Developmental aspects and measurement. Norsk pedagogisk tidsskrift, 88(3), 184-196.
McCarthy, J., Olswang, L., & Coggins, T. (2012). A preliminary investigation of sensory correlates in toddlers with and without mild motor delays. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 32(2), 160-175.
Pellegrini, A. D., Bailey, S., & Carpenter, D. M. (1990). Motor competence in boys and girls as a function of playing age and training. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 11(5), 493-504.
Preschool Learning Foundations. (2008). Visual & Performing Arts—Physical Development Fine Motor Skills. California Department of Education.
Weiten, W., Dunn, D. S., & Hammer, E. Y. (2014). Psychology applied to modern life: Adjustment in the 21st century. Cengage Learning.
Outline motor development and the Grade R child. Emphasise the following aspects: fine motor development describe and provide an example. With references
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