The motor control to produce text through drawing, mark-making and symbolic representations of letters is vital in the communication of the message.įine motor development is essential in developing the ability to mark-make and write effectively, so that a message can be communicated. Writing is a complex process that requires the development of language, visual information, grapheme knowledge, word knowledge and concepts of print, to name a few. VEYLDF (2016)įine motor development has important implications for children’s engagement in fine arts, drawing and emergent writing experiences. The importance of fine motor developmentįine motor development is an important component of children’s wellbeing:įrom birth to eight years, children continually acquire, refine and consolidate their motor functions and skills and integrate their skills across domains. Fine motor skills are also critical for the development of emergent writing. The importance of fine motor developmentįine motor skills are distinct from gross motor skills which involve the development of larger muscle groups needed for movements such as kicking, running and jumping.įine motor skills are necessary for many aspects of self-care as children, for example: putting on shoes, feeding themselves, cleaning their own teeth.Fine motor refers to the group of skills involved in the ability to manipulate smaller objects with the hands and fingers, for example, grasping, holding and pinching.

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