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    Home » Fine Motor Skills » Button Stacking Game

    Button Stacking Game

    Published: May 19, 2014 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Vicky

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    We played a really fun game the other day and it takes just a few seconds to set up. I was inspired by a collection of buttons that we have. We have used buttons in the past in this Counting Game with Buttons and Muffin Cups. Buttons make great manipulatives and can be used for many learning and play activities. Today, I will share how to use them to create a fine motor activity for kids where they try to be the fastest in a Button Stacking Game.

    Button Stacking Game - Find out how simple this game is to play and what you need to play it anywhere. My kids loved it!

    You will need:

    • Assortment of buttons
    • Timer
    tray of buttons

    Before we started our game, I explained that we would be playing to see who could stack the most buttons in one minute. I gave the kids a tray with various sized buttons on it and had them practice stacking the buttons.

    child stacking buttons

    When they were comfortable with the concept, I set the timer on the microwave for one minute. You can adjust the time based on the skill level of your players. The race was on!

    fine motor activity with buttons

    My kids quickly figured out that they would need to start their stack with larger buttons. This game requires a steady hand is even challenging for adults.

    stacking buttons

    One of my daughters figured out a good strategy. When she felt like her stack might fall over if she added one more button, she just stopped and waited for the timer to run out the last few seconds.

    Button Stacking Game - Find out how simple this game is to play and what you need to play it anywhere. My kids loved it!

    Button stacking is a fun way to practice fine motor skills and get kids thinking abut strategy. You can even throw some buttons in a bag and bring this game to a restaurant to play while you are waiting for your food. Most cell phones have a timer you can use to keep track of the minute.

    button stack

    For more fine motor ideas check out:

    Fine Motor Straw Necklace                     

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    1. PAPS

      May 19, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      What a nice and simple game.
      http://www.thoughtsofpaps.com

    2. Natasha Johnson

      June 03, 2014 at 11:06 am

      A simple but fun game. Thank you for sharing.

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