Fine motor skills are so important to a child’s development. These skills help kids to strengthen the small muscles in their hands which help them with important life skills such as grasping things, writing, feeding themselves, and more. Did you know that even toddlers can begin to work on their fine motor skills at home?…
Pot of Gold Craft
You are going to love this fun Pot of Gold Craft as much as your kids. It is a fun craft project that results in one of the most eye catching pots of gold I have ever seen. But if you look beneath the surface, you’ll find a fine motor activity designed to strengthen fine motor skills for…
Shamrock Lacing Craft
I love activities that combine a fun craft with an essential skill. This Shamrock Lacing Craft is the perfect example of a double duty activity. Kids will create an eye catching shamrock while working on those all important fine motor skills. This St. Patrick’s Day craft does require some adult assistance, but kids get to…
Fine Motor Skills Activity with Dyed Oatmeal
I like how this fine motor skills activity utilizes dyed oatmeal since you can also use it in so many other ways. Just place a bin of dyed oatmeal out and you have an easy sensory activity. Kids can scoop, pour and measure with it. By adding a few simple supplies to the dyed oats,…
Counting Bead Fun
This Counting Bead Fun activity was inspired by an activity that my kids did when they were in preschool. I loved the idea for counting and it reminded me of the You Can Count on Me math activity we had done in the past. This is a very simple activity to set up requiring just a few…
Fine Motor Work with Golf Tees
I’ve mentioned in the past how I have this out of control craft/activity closet. Every time I pick up a new item for a fun kids activity, I just throw it in there and I usually end up forgetting about it. Once in a while, I get a bee in my bonnet and clean the…
Marshmallow Sculptures
One of our favorite kids activities that we have done time and time again is making Marshmallow Sculptures. The idea is simple enough – give kids some mini marshmallows and toothpicks and watch as they attach them to make sculptures. So let’s get this straight…I will be cleaning out my pantry, the kids will be occupied (while…
Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers – Pasta Play
Fine motor skills are an important part of a child’s development and success at school. When I was teaching Preschool and Kindergarten, I created many fine motor activities to help kids with weak fine motor skills. After I had my own kids, I saw that they could benefit from these activities, even if they faced no…
Fine Motor Skills Water Art
Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids that doesn’t take a ton of set up time? Then this Fine Motor Skills Water Art activity is right up your alley. Kids can set up most of the activity themselves. This art activity combines creativity with fine motor skills which makes it perfect for little…
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Fine Motor Activities
One of our most popular posts has been our 18 Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers, which inspired me to compile this resource of 20 St. Patrick’s Day Kids Fine Motor Activities. Even if you’re not Irish, you probably celebrate St. Patrick’s day in one way or another. You may have a leprechaun magically visit your home leaving…
