PIF Categories: Play and leisure resources
Fine motor play
What is fine motor play? Fine motor play involves activities that require the use of smaller muscles of the hands. For example, playing with finger paints and construction with bricks. […]
The importance of play
Why early manipulative play is important In the early stages children learn to use their hands. They develop fine motor skills through different stages from sensory awareness to in-hand manipulation […]
Jumping, hopping and skipping
What skills does a child need to jump, hop and skip? Children must be able to propel themselves off the floor, either on the spot or moving forwards. This requires […]