{"product_id":"weaving-exercises-for-fine-motor-development-a3731","title":"Weaving Exercises for Fine Motor Development","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3497657769.jpg\" alt=\"Ball of Yarn 5-1-09 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/10506540@N07\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteven Depolo\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/10506540@N07\/3497657769\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool is the perfect time to help your kiddos \"fine tune\" their fine motor skills. While there are a plethora of activities to consider, lacing and weaving exercises are great because they strengthen hand muscles, promote focus, test hand-eye coordination, and reinforce problem solving skills - all hallmarks of fine motor mastery! Here are some essentials for your fine motor activity station...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLacing Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacing cards are actually quite simple to make and can be fully customized to fit any theme, unit, or lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\/my_montessori_journey\/2008\/12\/christmas-sewing-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Montessori Journey\u003c\/a\u003e creator uses recycled greeting cards to create unique lacing experiences for her kiddos! No scissors necessary, all you need is a paper punch and plenty of yarn! While greeting cards are usually made from sturdier paper, you might consider laminating them just in case!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Montessori-Journey-Greeting-Card-Lacing-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"greeting card lacing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: My Montessori Journey\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon, over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totschool.shannons.org\/?p=3422\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShannon's Tot School\u003c\/a\u003e, recommends creating lacing cards from colorful craft foam sheets. The soft, \"squishy\" foam will provide a unique sensory experience for your preschoolers and stand up to the wear and tear of extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shannons-Tot-School-Foam-Lacing-Card.jpg\" alt=\"homemade foam lacing card\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Shannon's Tot School\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreeting cards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/arrowoodzoo\/783062\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArrowood Zoo\u003c\/a\u003e. WonderFoam®. How about regular card stock? Print, copy, or trace the appropriate image onto the paper, cut it out, laminate it, and you're set! For more versatility and fun, create black and white cards, allowing students to color the pictures before laminating them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Homeschool-Blogger-Card-Stock-Lacing-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"card stock lacing cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Arrowood Zoo\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're not up for making your own lacing cards, Melissa \u0026amp; Doug and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-66-beads-lacing.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMPM School Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e (among other educational toy suppliers) provide handy lacing card kits that make a great addition to any preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/MPM-Lacing-Shapes-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"lacing card activities\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: MPM School Supplies\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere To Find Lacing Card Images \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline. Find free templates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/lacing_cards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totschool.shannons.org\/?p=3422\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShannon's Tot School\u003c\/a\u003e, and other preschool activity sites. Look for printable coloring pages and clip art that can be adapted\/printed onto card stock and made into lacing cards. Or just browse for inspiration in making your own. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childcareland.com\/lacing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChildcare Land\u003c\/a\u003e offers some great cards to purchase or use to get the creative juices flowing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord processing software. Most come with a gallery of clip art that can be printed onto card stock and adapted for lacing cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazines. If you find fun pictures\/objects that are big enough, cut them out, glue them to a piece of card stock, and laminate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoring books. Copy the desired page onto card stock, cut out, and laminate! Or, if you need just one, laminate the original coloring book page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCereal box panels. No need to laminate, just cut apart, punch some holes, and get to lacing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled storybook pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreeting cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLacing \u0026amp; Weaving Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry these toilet paper roll lacing tubes from Jenn at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/simply-made-lacing-tools.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Totally-Tots-Toilet-Paper-Roll-Lacing.jpg\" alt=\"recycled toilet paper roll lacing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Totally Tots\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a simple lacing activity with peg board like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unschoolme.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/weaving-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJourney Into Unschooling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JIU-Pegboard-Lacing-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"peg board lacing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Journey Into Unschooling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycle a round wooden cabinet organizer and make a unique lacing\/weaving toy like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unschoolme.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/pattern-weaver.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJourney Into Unschooling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JIU-Circle-Pattern-Weaver.jpg\" alt=\"homemade circle peg pattern weaver\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Journey Into Unschooling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this plastic basket and ribbon weaving activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2010\/12\/working-on-weaving-in-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Teach-Preschool-Plastic-Basket-Weave.jpg\" alt=\"using ribbons to weave patterns on plastic baskets\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Teach Preschool\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycle metal closet shelves or a wire shelf organizer for a weaving activity like this at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekinders.com\/2010\/05\/weaving\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PreKinders-Wire-Rack-Weaving.jpg\" alt=\"using ribbons to weave patterns into wire shelf racks\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: PreKinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students are sure to love each of these unique weaving and lacing activities! Be sure to check out each projects site for further insights, directions, and other early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100385817,"sku":"A3731","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3497657769.jpg?v=1522781672","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/weaving-exercises-for-fine-motor-development-a3731","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}