{"product_id":"minigummetjes-foodiemals","title":"Mini erasers foodimals 20 pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall treasures in a jar – big impact on motor skills!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese mini erasers are widely used in practice as versatile exercise material within \u003cstrong\u003efine motor skills, speech therapy, and occupational therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to their compact size and recognizable themes, they are ideal for playfully working on targeted developmental skills. Children are continuously challenged to pick up, place, sort, and combine, naturally bringing together learning and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor skill task cards (fine motor skills)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChildren pick up the erasers with their fingers, tweezers, or tongs and place them accurately on a target spot, card, or line.\u003cbr\u003eThis exercise requires control, precision, and targeted hand strength. Strengthens pincer grasp, hand strength, eye-hand coordination, and pre-writing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine motor skills are also playfully incorporated into all other play suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e, as children consistently make small, controlled hand movements during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Sorting tasks (visual discrimination)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChildren sort the erasers by color, type, or category, such as dinosaurs, food, or fantasy figures.\u003cbr\u003eWhile searching, picking up, and moving them, they continuously practice small, controlled movements. Stimulates visual perception, concentration, and fine motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. “Pick what I say” game (auditory attention)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe adult gives specific instructions such as: \u003cem\u003e“Pick up the green donut”\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003e“Find three ice creams”\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eChildren listen, remember, and act purposefully. Practices working memory, auditory processing, and motor precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Creating patterns (logical thinking)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChildren create sequences with the erasers, such as color order or alternating figures.\u003cbr\u003eAt each step, they must choose, place, and possibly correct again. Stimulates cognitive flexibility, planning, and fine motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Language \u0026amp; storytelling game\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChildren choose a few erasers and create a story about them.\u003cbr\u003eFor example: \u003cem\u003e“In the summer, I would choose ice cream because…”\u003c\/em\u003e Supports language development, imagination, and sequential thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Search and scan game (attention and visual focus)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe erasers are spread out on a table or in a container. Children search specifically for certain items.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the search, they must visually scan, choose, and grasp accurately. Stimulates sustained attention and visual perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Math \u0026amp; counting game (playful arithmetic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChildren count the erasers, do simple sums, or divide them into groups.\u003cbr\u003eEach action requires picking up, placing, and reorganizing. Supports number sense and fine motor execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Memory \u0026amp; recall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eErasers are shown briefly and then covered. Children name what they saw or what is missing. Practices visual memory, working memory, and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this material works so well\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe mini erasers combine play, motivation, and targeted motor practice in one material. Through the repetition of small, precise hand movements in various forms of play, fine motor skills are continuously stimulated without children perceiving it as practice. The result is concentrated play with clear developmental goals, perfectly usable in classrooms, therapy, and guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toys42hands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56685252051330,"sku":"puckSTA480","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/9671\/4404\/files\/STA480_001_1774628132.jpg?v=1780404610","url":"https:\/\/www.toys42hands.nl\/en\/products\/minigummetjes-foodiemals","provider":"Toys42hands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}