Play the game "Simon Says" with your students. Simply stand at the front of the classroom and ask students to perform tasks that work their large and small muscles. A good example is: "Simon says stand on one foot." Playing this game regularly will give them the practice they need.
Set up obstacle courses outside. Students can run, skip, jump and maneuver their way around the course. You can time it if you wish, but it's not necessary to teach them motor skills. Simple playtime activities are another way to teach motor skills. Hop scotch, jump rope and climbing strengthens their muscles.
Give students play dough, clay and sand to play with. Have them build structures or simply write their name in the sand. These objects strengthen finger muscles. Squeezing a stress ball will also help strengthen their fingers. Stronger fingers means a better pencil grip, musical instrument coordination and better utensil control.
Have students make arts and crafts designs. Using scissors, gluing, coloring and drawing will strengthen their hand and finger muscles. Children in Pre-K and kindergarten should have either an art or craft project to do each school day. Incorporate the project into your theme if you wish.
Offer puzzles, lacing boards, button boards and other toys that require fine motor skill use in play centers around the room. The more practice they get, the more they improve.