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Narrator: By the time children get to kindergarten,

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they should be able
to demonstrate some control

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over the small muscles
in their hands and fingers.

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Working on activities
that strengthen those muscles

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will lead to greater success with writing, cutting,

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zipping a coat and other tasks that involve fine motor skills.

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Boy: The little A,
you just got to do a circle,

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like do a circle,
and then put a line.

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Ginger Watkins:
That's a great idea.

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We'll do a circle.

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We have so many devices today, that boys and girls

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are loosing the opportunity
to manipulate with their hands,

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and some of the fine motor skills that were just a given

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and were natural are
a little bit unnatural today.

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Boys and girls who come
into school

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that have some of those under control are able to open snacks,

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put on their shoes,
zip their coats up.

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Those boys and girls see
their self a little bit

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more confidently
to be able to use tools

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and be independent learners
in the classroom.

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Narrator: In the family activities section on this page,

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you can find the right tools
to help your child develop

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the small-muscle strength
needed to succeed both

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in school and at home.

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Scroll down to the bottom of
the page for specific examples.

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