JCPSLP Vol 18 No. 1Mar 2016

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Cutting Tasks

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Colouring Tasks

EARLY YEARS 8 Movement & Motor Pre-Literacy Oral Language Prices exclude GST

Preparing children for Handwriting - Step 1 Supporting the development of foundational fine and gross motor skills, this practical and easy to use guide (over 180 pages) outlines: • Fine motor cutting, colouring, drawing, play dough and pre-writing activities. • Gross motor ball, balance, eye tracking and body control activities. • Expectations on issues such as dominance, pencil grip and posture. • A full year program designed by occupational therapists. $75 Website Order Code: Mhu4 ISBN: 978-1-921560-00-2

Balance Activities

Play-dough Tasks

Stage 2

Children learn to hold and snip paper. DN: 2½ - 3 yrs - Child is able to snip paper. Child holds scissors in one hand. The paper may be held by an adult.

Stage 1

Children learn to hold scissors appropriately and to open and close scissors. Developmental Norm (DN): 2 - 2½ yrs - Child is able to open and shut scissors with two hands.

Developing Cutting Skills Stage 1, 2 & 3 • Developmental milestone norms. • Simple and easy to use instructions for teachers, assistants and parents. • The quick and simple activities provide multiple opportunities to rehearse this vital skill. • Worksheets to accommodate both left and right handed children. $55 Website Order Code: Mcs123 ISBN: 978-1-925057-10-2

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Stage 3

Children learn to cut in a single direction and to cut along a line. DN example: 3 - 4 yrs - Child is able to cut along 10cm straight line. Their cut line should not be wider than 1.7cm.