Fine motor play every day!

“When it comes to achievement, many people are surprised to learn that a robust predictor is fine motor skills. This is an association that was first popularized by Grissmer, Grimm, Ayer, Murrah, and Steele (2010), who found early fine motor skills in kindergarten were a predictor for reading and math achievement during elementary school.”*

*Timothy W, Curby, PhD (George Mason University) and Abby G. Carlson, PhD (AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation) on Psychology Today.

Grissmer, D., Grimm, K. J., Aiyer, S. M., Murrah, W. M., & Steele, J. S. (2010). Fine motor skills and early comprehension of the world: Two new school readiness indicators. Developmental Psychology, 46(5), 1008–1008. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0020104

The triangular shaped peg naturally facilitates a tripod grasp through exploratory play!

The patent pending Peg in the Egg™ was designed by a pediatric occupational therapist to help children develop their fine motor skills. When used in combination with the Peg in the Egg™ activities, all of the muscles in the hand are engaged. Students enjoy this immensely satisfying sensory experience!

Benefits

As a school-based occupational therapist, I have witnessed an increase in the number of students entering kindergarten without the essential foundational hand skills needed for the efficient use of crayons, pencils, scissors, and digital devices. Additionally, I have noticed an increase in the number of students who need calming sensory tools. Peg in the Egg™ addresses both of these needs. Most importantly, Peg in the Egg™ fills the need for play!