El modelado como técnica para el desarrollo de la motricidad fina en niños de 3 a 4 años

Abstract

Modeling is a technique that permits someone to create figures in different materials, getting children to develop their creativity through volume, shapes, and textures. In addition, it boosts coordination and accuracy since, by working with the hands, the child develops greater muscular dexterity in the fingers, which facilitates the execution of precise and delicate movements. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the influence of modeling as a technique for developing fine motor skills in children from 3 to 4 years of age. It was a quasi-experimental research methodology in two groups of children; after applying the proposed activities, the results were evaluated to compare the advances made. In the test results applied to the children with whom the modeling technique was not done, it was evidenced that a high percentage of children (41.7%) were at an average level of development, 20.8% were at risk, and 37.5% were lagging behind. On the other hand, with the group that worked 21 days with the modeling technique, it was observed that an elevated percentage of children at 54.5% were at an average level of development, 18.2% were at risk, and 27.3% were lagging behind.

Keywords: figure modeling, development, technique, fine motor skills.