Location
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://www.mnstate.edu/sac/
Start Date
15-4-2025 12:00 AM
End Date
15-4-2025 12:00 AM
Publication Date
4-15-2025
Description
This paper explores how the use of manipulatives during play fosters the development of both gross and fine motor skills. As children engage in play, they naturally refine these abilities by incorporating essential motor movements while exploring manipulatives and interacting with peers. In this context, manipulatives refer to tangible objects that facilitate learning, such as play-dough, Magna-Tiles, puzzles, and blocks. Engaging with these materials strengthens fine motor skills as children bend and move their fingers with precision, while gross motor skills develop through larger movements, such as lifting and arranging blocks. Beyond motor development, the use of manipulatives cultivates independence and initiative in play. Furthermore, intentional play with these materials not only enhances motor skills but also contributes to social, cognitive, and emotional growth, making it a vital component of early childhood development. Keywords: Manipulatives, play, development
Play, Learn, Create: The Magic of Manipulative's in Child Development
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
This paper explores how the use of manipulatives during play fosters the development of both gross and fine motor skills. As children engage in play, they naturally refine these abilities by incorporating essential motor movements while exploring manipulatives and interacting with peers. In this context, manipulatives refer to tangible objects that facilitate learning, such as play-dough, Magna-Tiles, puzzles, and blocks. Engaging with these materials strengthens fine motor skills as children bend and move their fingers with precision, while gross motor skills develop through larger movements, such as lifting and arranging blocks. Beyond motor development, the use of manipulatives cultivates independence and initiative in play. Furthermore, intentional play with these materials not only enhances motor skills but also contributes to social, cognitive, and emotional growth, making it a vital component of early childhood development. Keywords: Manipulatives, play, development
https://red.mnstate.edu/sac/2025/cehs/6