Progressing Appropriately in Fine Motor Skills

We have enrolled Kinsley in an art class where she will be creating a masterpiece each week. This was from her first class on Monday...the theme was Chinese New Year and, as you can plainly see, this is a cherry blossom tree she made by blowing in a straw and using cotton balls.

As I was packing up some things as we were heading out of the house, Kinsley noticed a capri sun in the fridge that was leftover from a visit with her cousins. I didn't mind her grabbing it, thinking she can mess with it while I finished up. About a minute later, I hear "Ummmmm, juice mommy". Not only did she figure out the plastic covering on the straw but had perfectly placed it in the foil circle. She is a lover of juice, but usually watered down in a sippy cup---where she learned to place the straw is beyond me.

I had my own triumph with art this week after completing my first sewing project. Please do not click on the pic to blow it up, as you will likely see loose threads and angled lines.