Fence Post Push
Purpose
This simple building game helps your child use both hands together for a task. Stabilizing the cardboard while pushing the sticks strengthens their hand muscles and boosts fine motor control and precision.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Adult Prep: Use the scissors to cut several narrow, short slots (about 1-inch long) across the surface of the cardboard. Keep the slots tight to add resistance.
- Set up the area by standing the cardboard vertically on a table. Place the craft sticks in the container next to the cardboard barrier.
- Show your child how to use their ‘helper hand’ to hold and stabilize the cardboard fence, keeping it perfectly steady.
- Using the working hand, pick up one craft stick at a time. Aim the stick at a slot and use a strong, controlled push to insert it through the cardboard.
- Encourage your child to continue inserting sticks until the entire cardboard is full of colorful fence posts. Try pushing sticks into slots placed at different heights.
Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required during the preparation phase when using scissors. Ensure the child sits stably at the table while performing the pushing action.
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