Students design and develop a useful assistive device for people challenged by fine motor skill development who cannot grasp and control objects. In the process of designing prototype devices, they learn about the engineering design process and how to use it to solve problems. After an introduction about the effects of disabilities and the importance of hand and finger dexterity, student pairs research, brainstorm, plan, budget, compare, select, prototype, test, evaluate and modify their design ideas to create devices that enable a student to hold and use a small paintbrush or crayon. The design challenge includes clearly identified criteria and constraints, to which teams rate their competing design solutions. Prototype testing includes independent evaluations by three classmates, after which students redesign to make improvements. To conclude, teams make one-slide presentations to the class to recap their design projects. This activity incorporates a 3D modeling and 3D printing component as students generate prototypes of their designs. However, if no 3D printer is available, the project can be modified to use traditional and/or simpler fabrication processes and basic materials.

Practice important fine motor skills by having students control their pencil, following a line. Teacher lesson plan for K-1st.

Despues de leer un libro sobre piratas, Clifford y Emily Elizabeth se embarcaron en una gran aventura de aparentar ser piratas alrededor de la Isla Birdwell en busqueda de un tesoro! Durante "Barbaroja, el Pirata", Emily Elizabeth hace su propio sombrero de pirata con un papel de periodico. Los estudiantes se uniran a la diversion y haran sus propios sombreros de pirata para usar mientras exploran aventuras imaginarias durante la clase. [1:33]

Encuentre lo que es similar y lo que es diferente mientras exploran objetos.

En "Barbaroja, el Pirata", Tucker pierde su querido Lil' Squeakie luego de que sus amigos pasaran el dia enterrando tesoros en la arena. Clifford y Emily Elizabeth hacen su mision el encontrar el juguete tesoro de Tucker antes de la hora de dormir pero es mas dificil de encontrar de lo que ellos se imaginaron. Pero los piratas jamas se dan por vencidos! Ellos se imaginaron sus propios juguetes especiales para dormir y continuaron su mision hasta que desenterraron un seguro- pero muy arenoso- Lil' Squeakie!

Exploremos la musica en casa y en clase con instrumentos hechos en casa.

After reading a book about pirates, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go on a pretend swashbuckling adventure around Birdwell Island in search of treasure! During "Red Beard the Pirate," Emily Elizabeth makes her pirate hat from a sheet of newspaper. Students will join in the fun and make their pirate hats to wear as they explore imaginary adventures in class! [1:33]

Students learn about how biomedical engineers create assistive devices for persons with fine motor skill disabilities. They learn about types of forces, balanced and unbalanced forces, and the relationship between form and function, as well as the structure of the hand. They do this by designing, building and testing their own hand "gripper" prototypes that are able to grasp and lift a 200 ml cup of sand.

This invaluable site helps instructors teach students how to handwrite each letter of the alphabet. It includes the amsti sequence to introduce letters, followed by fluency-building activities and accuracy-building activities. Additional activities are located at the bottom of the first page of the site.

Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Describe the stages of prenatal development and recognize the importance of prenatal care
Discuss physical, cognitive, and emotional development that occurs from infancy through childhood
Discuss physical, cognitive, and emotional development that occurs during adolescence
Discuss physical, cognitive, and emotional development that occurs in adulthood

Watch Spinner the Spider draw the letters of the alphabet, both upper and lower case.

Exploring our world is fun! Abby Brown loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby teaches kids that a sport is a game that challenges your body and your mind. You can earn points for being fast, strong or skilled. [1:34]

This is a handwriting activity for first graders. The students learn the importance of their name and learn to properly write their name in a fun activity.