Methodological guide using specific material to develop the digital tweezers in the initial sublevel II

Abstract

Introduction: The development of the digital tweezers consists of strengthening the voluntary and precise movements of the index fingers and thumb to achieve an adequate prehensile grip. The objective of this article was to design a methodological guide using specific material for the development of the digital tweezers of children from the Initial Sublevel II of the "Isidro Ayora Ecuador" Basic Education School of the Pedro Pablo Gómez Place. Materials and methods: The methodological approach applied was mixed, carrying out a descriptive field study with a longitudinal non-experimental research design. The techniques used to collect information were the observation sheet, the survey and the interview with their respective instruments. The sample was intentional non-probabilistic. A mixed, descriptive approach was used. The sample was made up of 2 teachers, 22 parents, and 22 children. Results: The results of the application of the instruments show that children present coordination problems in their movements and fine motor areas. Discussion: It was possible to demonstrate the importance of using concrete material to stimulate the digital tweezers, applying different games that favor the mastery of prehensile development in Children of the Initial Sublevel II. Conclusions: It was proven that teachers must strengthen the skills and abilities in the small muscles of the hands, develop fine motor skills through the use of specific materials in the classroom, with the support of parents to supervise the children's tasks children at home.