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    Fine Motor Skills Activities

    Fine motor skills are so important for little hands as they develop their small muscles and help prepare them for writing. You can easily set up activities for kids to strengthen their fine motor skills at home.

    Consider Handwriting Practice with Shaving Cream for some messy practice, Rainbow Fruit Loop Towers for a tasty activity, or Fine Motor Straw Necklace for hands-on fun!

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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