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| Although
coloring demands a certain amount of eye/hand
coordination, the dominant feature in coloring is
fine muscle control in the hand. The purpose of
this exercise is to teach the child how to color
within the lines. The colors a child uses is of
no importance in this activity, in other words,
rabbits can be green. Sometimes it is the manner in which a child holds the crayon that causes a lack of flexibility in the fingers. Holding the crayon too tight or holding the crayon in the fist can cause the fine muscles in the fingers and wrist to tighten up which causes the arm to be used for movement thus reducing flexibility. |
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| 1. On
a sheet of paper draw a figure with straight
sides large enough for the child to color. 2. Show the child how to color just inside one of the straight lines. 3. Let the child try the same process on one of the other straight lines. 4. Keep changing until all the lines just inside the shape are completed. 5. Let the child color the rest of the figure while trying to stay within the shape. |
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| 6.
Draw a circle on a sheet of paper large enough to
color. 7. Show the child how to turn the paper as you color around the edge. Color half of the circle. |
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| 8.
Have the child color the other half of the circle
using the same method. 9. The child should color the rest of the circle using the same method of turning the paper and coloring at the same time. 10. Display your child's coloring on the fridge or in the bedroom. As he or she becomes more adept at coloring, your child will visually see their own improvement. |
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