Losing our grip: More students entering school without fine motor skills - 1 views
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arikamarie on 08 Nov 15Many students are entering school today with a lack of strength and skill in their fine motor capabilities. This article really showcases this experience from the perspective of the teachers and occupational therapists in schools. According to Linda Cunningham, an occupational therapist in Denver Schools, our students are not gaining enough strength and fine motor skills because of our busy day to day lives. Children learn by exploration and figuring things out on their own and in our ever busier world, they are encouraged more and more to be involved in organized activities and are missing out on time to play and explore on their own. This is definitely an interesting article promoting play for children outside of organized activities.