Fine motor skills
Fine motor skills refer to the actions that we do with our fingers and hands. These actions are required for daily routines and activities. A few examples of routines and activities are using utensils to eat, getting dressed by zippering or buttoning, for academics like writing, and playing.
Two of the basic and most used fine motor skills are the pincer grasp and pointing. The pincer grasp is achieved through isolating the index finger and thumb simultaneously to open and close. Pointing is achieved through isolating, the index finger and moving it in the direction required whether it is to show, request, or push/poke.
Evidence based practice supports that the most effective way that a child learns is through play. To teach these fine motor skills, playing is the best way to do that. Three play activities that naturally incorporate these skills are building with blocks, playing the game Jenga, and Play-Doh. 
