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Threading wooden blocks

Threading with blocks is a fantastic activity for promoting fine motor development in young children . It requires concentration, thinking skills, encourages the use of the pincer grasp between the thumb and forefinger and naturally strengthens the small hand muscles that are vital for holding a pencil to write with, later on. This activity is also useful for learning shapes, patterns, colors and counting. 

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