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Articles by tag "kinesics":
2016, 10
p. 46–53
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This article analytically discusses questions of children’s fine motor skills (fingers and wrist) development, and the significance of finger gymnastics for language development in children. Verbal and non-verbal components of communication are examined. Developmental milestones of fine motor skills for children from birth to primary school are pinpointed. Particularities and weaknesses of fine motor skills of children with speech disorders are distinguished. Specialized strategies for promoting the children’s fine motor development are offered. Positive results are expected upon the systematic implementation of finger gymnastics. The author characterizes the different types of finger gymnastics: passive, passive-active and active. The article gives recommendations on how to incorporate finger gymnastics into everyday life. It also gives a brief description of the types of finger games.
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