This lesson plan aims to help infants aged 6 to 12 months develop fine motor skills through a series of engaging activities designed to enhance hand-eye coordination, grasping, and manipulation. The session begins with a welcoming circle that includes a song with hand movements to foster engagement.
Infants will explore texture through soft sensory balls and wooden blocks in a sensory exploration station. Following this, they will have creative manipulation time using non-toxic play dough to squish and roll, promoting finger strength. A sorting and grasping activity with large buttons and containers will encourage pinching and dropping skills, while a fun pull and tug segment with fabric strips will focus on grasping and pulling.
The lesson concludes with a musical movement finale, where infants can explore sound using easy-to-grab shakers. Observations will be made regarding each child’s progress, and caregivers will be encouraged to support fine motor development at home through shared insights. Overall, this interactive session promotes the essential fine motor skills critical for infants' growth and future exploration.
| Level | Infant |
| Subject | Motor Skills |
| Subject Area | Fine Motor Skills |
| Age Range | 0 to 1 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 50 mins |