Apple Pokey Pin Mats

Use these apple pokey pin mats to help students build their fine motor skills. The action of holding a push pin and poking the circles helps build hand strength in little hands that help prepare children for learning to write.

What is included:

There are 8 different pokey pin mats included in this set: apple (4 different mats), apple pie, apple tree, basket, candied apple. Each mat is available in color as well as in black and white.

How to Use:

Students will pick one of the pokey pin mats to complete. They will use a push pin to poke each of the circles on the page to complete the image. Once made, students can trace the word at the bottom of the page.

When to Use:

• Fine Motor Center- The pokey pin mats can be placed in a fine motor center for students to complete independently during center time.

• Morning Tubs - The pokey pin mats can be put inside a morning basket or used as morning work for students to work on while waiting for classmates to arrive to class.

• Quiet Time Activity - This activity works well for students who do not nap. Once classmates are asleep, students can work quietly building each image.

• Sub Plans - These are great to include in a substitute folder, as this activity is easy to assign and keeps students engaged.

These pokey pin mats are no prep. They just need to be printed out and placed in the desired area with push pins for students to complete. Be sure to remind students that push pins are sharp and should only be used on their paper.

Skills Assessed:

• These pokey pin mats help build hand strength by having students grip the push pin.

• These pokey pin mats also help with hand eye coordination as students use the pin 1 time in each circle.