Handwriting readiness · Fine motor skills
At-Home Manicure
Ages 4–9 20 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. Paper | | | 2. Pencil | | | 3. Markers, crayons, or watercolors | | | 4. Small stickers or glitter, optional |
Preparation: Prepare several colors so the child can switch between them easily. How to Play | | 1. Place an open hand on the paper and trace around it. | | | 2. Draw a small fingernail at the tip of each finger. | | | 3. Color each nail separately. | | | 4. Add small stickers or glitter dots if desired. |
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Materials
Check off each material as you gather it · Select an item to enlarge it · 0/4
Preparation
Prepare several colors so the child can switch between them easily.
How to Play
Check off each step as you go · Select an illustration to enlarge it or a word to highlight it · 0/4
Make It Easier
Use a printed hand outline or a stencil.
Make It More Challenging
Trace an adult’s hand or cut out the finished paper hand.
Skills Practiced
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