MSE— Motor Skills Encouragement 5

Motor Skills Encouragement (MSE) Level 5  for Ages 19–22 Months, structured across Semester 1 (Weeks 1–8) and Semester 2 (Weeks 9–16).

This level focuses on strengthening gross and fine motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination, and body awareness — through play, movement, music, and guided tasks.

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MSE Level 5 – First Semester (Weeks 1–8)

Theme: Strengthening Through Play

Week 1: 

- Activity Focus: Ball Rolling & Catching (Large soft ball)  

- Skill: Hand-eye coordination & grip  

- Tool: Colorful textured balls  

Week 2:  

- Activity Focus: Push & Pull Toys  

- Skill: Walking strength & coordination  

- Tool: Toddler push carts, pull-along animals  

Week 3:

- Activity Focus: Climb & Step (Low foam blocks)  

- Skill: Balance and leg strength  

- Tool: Soft steps and mats  

Week 4: 

- Activity Focus: Throw & Aim (Soft Object Toss)  

- Skill: Arm control and distance estimation  

- Tool: Fabric balls, buckets  

Week 5: 

- Activity Focus: Threading Rings & Beads  

- Skill: Fine motor control  

- Tool: Jumbo beads, stacking rings  

Week 6:

- Activity Focus: Tunnel Crawl  

- Skill: Core strength & spatial awareness  

- Tool: Play tunnel  

Week 7:

- Activity Focus: Stamping & Scribbling

- Skill: Wrist movement and grasping  

- Tool: Chunky crayons, stamp pads  

Week 8:

- Review Week: Multi-Station Activity Day  

- Combine ball play, climbing, threading & drawing  

- Observations & Skill tracking  

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MSE Level 5 – Second Semester (Weeks 9–16)

Theme: Independence in Movement

Week 9:  

- Activity Focus: Walking Line (Tape Path)  

- Skill: Balance and focus  

- Tool: Floor tape, beanbags  

Week 10:

- Activity Focus: Shape Sorting Race  

- Skill: Sorting + Speed + Coordination  

- Tool: Shape sorters, color trays  

Week 11: 

- Activity Focus: Water Play Pouring  

- Skill: Grip strength and wrist rotation  

- Tool: Toddler cups, water bins  

Week 12:

- Activity Focus: Kicking Soft Ball  

- Skill: Leg coordination and timing  

- Tool: Lightweight foam balls  

Week 13: 

- Activity Focus: Peg & Board Games  

- Skill: Fine motor accuracy  

- Tool: Large pegs and wooden boards  

Week 14: 

- Activity Focus: Chair Climb & Sit  

- Skill: Controlled movement and decision making  

- Tool: Child-safe chairs and platforms  

Week 15:

- Activity Focus: Tidy-Up Game (Pick & Place)  

- Skill: Grasp, carry and sort  

- Tool: Light objects, baskets  

Week 16: 

- Review Week: “I Can Do It!” Obstacle Course

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- Feedback, milestone notes, certificates

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