Plate Spin Targets
Purpose
This game helps little ones develop crucial visual and motor skills. When the plate spins, your child must use their eyes to quickly follow the targets. The challenge of tapping the spinning dot strengthens reaction time and precision (Eye-Hand Coordination). Using one hand to spin while the other remains steady is excellent practice for bilateral hand use and stabilizing the core (Proximal Stability). This task uses fine control of the wrist and forearm, which are key for holding a pencil later on.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use markers to draw 4-6 small, bright dots (targets) randomly across the surface of the paper plate.
- Flip the plate over. Use masking tape to secure a craft stick firmly to the center back as a spin handle.
- Have your child place the plate on the table. They use one hand to grasp the craft stick handle.
- Challenge your child to spin the plate quickly using their hand (practicing forearm rotation).
- While the plate is spinning, they must try to quickly tap the center of a colored dot using the pointer finger of their other hand.
- Try switching hands! Use the non-dominant hand to spin and the dominant hand to tap the moving targets.
Safety Tip:
Ensure the plate and handle are securely fastened. Supervise closely to ensure the child keeps their fingers clear of the spinning parts to avoid minor scrapes.
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