Finger gymnastics is an important part of a child's speech development!

Modern children seldom do anything with their hands. Toys and objects are now designed to simplify life to the maximum, which is extremely inefficient for the development of fine motor skills. In the past, sandals had straps, but now they have Velcro. Previously, applications had to be cut out, but now there are stickers. We used to wash dishes by hand, now it’s enough to just put them in the dishwasher. This is great for an adult, but not very good for a child who is learning to explore our world, including through tactile sensitivity.

 

 

Finger exercises and games are an excellent means for the development of a child's speech. And poems with finger gymnastics are learned easily, stimulating the child's imagination and memory.

Below, I will list our favorite finger games, but first, I want to talk about the basic rules for conducting finger exercises:

• games should be conducted at the child's request, do not force them;
• first, pronounce the text slowly and as the child masters it – change the tempo, and later ask the child to pronounce the text independently;
• perform the exercises together with the child, showing that you are also engaged in the game;
• involve all fingers of the hands in the game;
• at first, the child may need help, be responsive to this.

 

 

So, the finger games that Andrew likes the most:

1. Alternately, starting with the pinky, we bend the fingers:

This finger – is small,

This finger – is weak,

This finger – is long,

This finger – is strong,

This finger – is chubby.

A fist is formed!

2. Grandma put on glasses (connect the thumb and index finger, the other fingers are pressed against the index finger, making "glasses")

And spotted the grandchild (bring the "glasses" closer to the eyes)

 

 

3. Alternately connect the fingers of the right and left hands, starting with the pinky

Two kittens met "Meow-meow!”

Two puppies “Woof-woof!”

Two foals "Neigh-neigh!”

Two tiger cubs "Roar!”

Two bulls: "Moo!”

Look at those horns! (stretch the index fingers and pinkies)