Toddler Fine Motor Skills
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Jennine Friess
Montessori toothpick work and mirror washing are designed to develop fine motor skills and a sense of responsibility in young children.
Toothpick work involves carefully placing toothpicks into small holes, which strengthens hand-eye coordination, precision, and concentration. Mirror washing engages children in cleaning a mirror with water and a squeegee, encouraging focus, patience, care for their environment, and it strengthens the child's hand muscles. Both activities are purposeful and important in promoting independence, attention to detail, and it helps children build the foundational skills necessary for more complex tasks in the future.
- Toddler