Objectives (based on the TEKS, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
*TLW develop manipulative skills
*TLW (develop fine motor muscles in order to) gain increasing control of
penmanship such as pencil grip, paper position and beginning stroke
*TLW develop better eye/hand coordination
This center is basically an extension of the fine motor
center. It is great for fine motor coordination and they
love it.
Here's what they do:
*Students use a hole punch to
punch holes around the
perimeter (of a shape, letter,
or outline of a unit-based
object... pig, leaf, tree, etc.).
Then they sew through the holes.