Mighty Fine Motor Fun: Fine Motor Activities for Young Children

by Christy Isbell PhD

Overview

Teachers know how important it is to develop children’s fine motor skills as a stepping stone to future learning. Christy Isbell’s book, Mighty Fine Motor Fun, provides teachers with the tools and information to teach fine motor skills to children ages three to five. Isbell covers a wide range of current research on fine motor development, from developmental differences between boys and girls to guideposts for what is developmentally appropriate for children at each age. The activities in Mighty Fine Motor Fun are organized by age; they are useful and creative, but most important, they are fun! With few materials needed, teachers will find that the activities are perfect for both large and small groups, and are easy to integrate into any curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876593271
Publisher:	Gryphon House Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	140
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Christy Isbell, Ph.D., is the Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. Additionally, Dr. Isbell is Board Certified in Pediatrics and maintains specialty training in sensory integration and neuro-developmental treatment techniques.

Interviews

Teachers and caregivers of children ages 3-6