«Nimble fingers» electronic application for the development of graphomotor skills in preschoolers: A randomized controlled trial in Kazakhstan

Anara Karymsakova (), Gulmira Abildinova (), Raushan Zhilmagambetova () and Aliya Aitymova ()

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 2025, vol. 8, issue 3, 156-163

Abstract: The initial analysis revealed that the main challenge for preschoolers was the lack of graphomotor skills, such as hand coordination when writing and drawing. Consequently, this research aims to investigate the efficacy of the «Nimble Fingers» application as an educational tool to enhance graphomotor abilities. Samples were prepared for a controlled study involving 90 children aged 4-6 years. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (45 children) that completed learning activities using the electronic application, and a control group (45 children) who completed tasks on paper as usual. Before and after a two-week period, the level of graphomotor skills was assessed in both groups using the «Nimble Fingers» software. The results of the experiment indicated that the children in the experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in graphomotor abilities compared to those in the control group. This suggests that the «Nimble Fingers» program may be an effective tool for enhancing graphomotor skills among preschoolers. The differences arose due to the use of the «Nimble Fingers» electronic application. Overall, the application has been shown to be effective in improving children's graphomotor skills, making it a valuable tool for their development.

Keywords: Development of fine motor skills; graphomotor skills; preschoolers; the «Nimble Fingers» electronic application. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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