Fine Motor skills

The building of fine motor skills in children will enable them to perform a variety of important functional tasks. These include:

tying shoes
zipping and unzipping
buckling and unbuckling
writing legibly and without significant muscle fatigue
playing games that require precise hand and finger control
drawing, painting, and coloring
manipulating buttons and snaps
putting small objects together
doing puzzles
making crafts
using scissors
manipulating small objects such as coins
opening and closing objects
picking up and holding onto small objects
developing and maintaining an effective and proper pencil grip
pinching objects between fingers
using locks and keys
being able to isolate finger movements (i.e., using one finger at a time, such as in playing the piano or typing)
turning things over or turning pages of a book
holding and using utensils properly and effectively
screwing and unscrewing
doing ANYTHING that requires small precise hand and finger movements