Ds (4.5) is in reception and isn't terribly keen on colouring in, his teacher seems to produce daily colouring in tasks, from a variety of printable websites (I think the pancake day one said 'keeping kids busy' which is probably what has irritated me as I don't want him 'kept busy' colouring in)
I'm not a primary specialist (I taught secondary pre DCs) so I'm not fully aware of the 'benefits' of colouring in, from what I understand it will help develop strength in hands, fingers, wrists ready for writing, and apparently is a 'calming' activity. Please can you tell me if I'm missing any other benefits, and is it usual to do this much colouring in?
In order to give you the full picture, his colouring in is half hearted and rarely 'finished' so even if strengthening is the aim, I'm not sure there is much strengthening going on?
I imagine or hope that there are other, better, more exciting and engaging ways of developing hand strength, any suggestions very welcome.
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redcaryellowcar · 10/02/2016 06:36
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