4 types of training chopsticks

Generally, parents can choose the following 4 types of training chopsticks

       The first type of training chopsticks 

       The first type of training chopsticks, children only need to have the ability to pinch and palm with their thumb and the remaining four fingers. For children who are just beginning to learn to use chopsticks, this type of learning chopsticks is closer to their current hand functions and easier to operate. , and can train the separation movement of the thumb and the other four fingers to prepare for the next stage.

      The second type of training chopsticks

      The second type of training chopsticks is to insert your thumb, index finger, and middle finger into the ring on the chopsticks. The purpose of this design is to strengthen the dynamic three-finger pinching function required when using chopsticks, and at the same time promote the separation movement of the three fingers on the radial side. At this stage, with the help of finger cots, children can adapt to operating chopsticks with three fingers, increase their proficiency, and help children transition smoothly to the next stage

     The third type of training chopsticks

     The third type of training chopsticks is to remove the rings on the index finger and middle finger, and only assist in fixing the thumb, thereby improving the freedom of the index finger and middle finger to control chopsticks. At this stage, the child may also show the use of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger. Chopsticks, this is normal. Chopstick learning at this stage allows children to feel that in the process of operating chopsticks, the thumb provides support for the fulcrum of the chopsticks, and the other fingers move the moment arm on the fulcrum, allowing children to have the concept of using normal chopsticks.

     The fourth type of training chopsticks

     The fourth type is children's chopsticks which are close to normal chopsticks. The choice of children's chopsticks should be of moderate length, the material should be wooden with a certain degree of friction, and the thickness should also be moderate. Chopsticks of the appropriate size can help children avoid unnecessary setbacks in the learning process, and can also give children a greater sense of accomplishment when learning new skills. The greater challenge at this stage is for parents and teachers. After the first three stages of learning, the child has basically acquired the ability to use chopsticks. All we have to do is patiently teach him how to use these skills.

     The process of children learning to use chopsticks is based on the rules of fine motor development, and the fine functions corresponding to different stages also progress from easy to difficult. From palm-to-palm movements to dynamic three-finger pinching operations, the difficulty seems to increase greatly, but we have graded the learning process into advanced courses of different difficulties, which can not only shorten the training time but also make our training more targeted. The most important thing is to let children experience a sense of accomplishment during the learning process and enhance their motivation and desire to learn and use.

    Similarly, for other daily life activities, such as buttoning buttons, using pens, tying shoelaces, and other activities that require higher fine function, we can grade the movements according to fine motor ability, step by step, and find techniques to help children achieve step by step The goal is to become a little master of "ingenuity".