Running, jumping, skipping and climbing. Grasping, pulling, buttoning, tying. It may not seem that these skills would be related to sensory play. But they definitely are! Let’s take a look at how sensory play benefits motor development! We all learn about our environments through exploring with our senses. We take everything in as we see, hear, touch,…
Tong Fine Motor Play
Tongs. These are brilliant pieces of equipment for exercising the small hand muscles needed for skills such as writing and using scissors. I have to admit I rarely use tongs for their intended purpose in the kitchen but we have a collection purely for fine motor play activities. The letter T in our Fine Motor…
Ice Cream Fine Motor Play
With the warmer weather on its way, I couldn’t resist creating an I is for Ice cream Fine Motor Play activity as part of our A-Z Fine Motor Skills series. Unfortunately as my son is dairy intolerant we were unable to play with real ice cream. We opted for pom poms instead – this was…
Counting Kites Fine Motor Play
After a windy day out at the beach watching kites flying overhead I knew we would have to create a Kite fine motor play activity. This adorable fine motor activity provides with an opportunity to learn numbers as we play with our counting kites. Other than mini pegs, you probably already have at home all…
Flower Garden Fine Motor Play Dough
How can a play dough recipe turn into a spring fine motor activity? Easy! All you have to do is add in a few creative extras and your child can start building her eye-hand coordination, dexterity and hand/finger muscle control skills. We have added several different ways to play with flower garden play dough. How…
Net Fishing Fine Motor Play
We played fishing previously as a dry version, without water. Today, we are sharing a cheap version with bottle caps pretending to be fish. Our net is designed to be used in a fish tank as it is very small. It was the perfect size for little hands. Time for some Net Fishing Fine Motor…
Carrot Fine Motor Play
During spring or over an Easter holidays, one of the favorite themes for toddlers and preschoolers is surely a bunny! And when we talk about bunnies, we can’t forget their favorite food – carrots! Carrot fine motor play is a super easy activity to set up and helps child with both small movements and hand-eye…
Fine Motor Activities: Pipe Cleaner Painting
Fine motor activities build skills that your little learner needs. Just because they’re “educational” doesn’t mean they aren’t fun too. Think of this summer fine motor idea as fun-ctional. I know, I know, bad pun. But, it’s also true. So your kiddo wants to play outside. And you want her to get out and get…
Fine Motor Shape Puzzle Play
Summer fine motor activities give your toddler or preschooler the chance to build new skills, while exploring the season. I’m always one for getting artsy. So summer-time art activities, in my opinion, are a n awesome way for tots to build those all-important finger and hand skills. Tracing Shapes A few years ago, I taught…
Fine Motor Sunshine Collage
Get ready for some summer fine motor fun! Your kiddo is getting the chance to build those finger and hand skills. Oh, and she’ll also get creative with a crafty collage, learn about colors and get in some math practice. Summer Sun Collage What’s that bright thing shining in the sky? Yeah, the chilly winter…