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    Home » Fine Motor Skills Activities

    Modified: Feb 23, 2024 · Published: Mar 4, 2015 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Fine Motor Skills Activity with Beads

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    The prep time on this Fine Motor Skills Activity with Beads was about three minutes, which makes it perfect for busy moms. Activities for fine motor skills don't get much easier than that. I would recommend this activity for older kids (ages 4-6) because the small beads can present a hazard for younger kids.

    Plus, keeping the clothespin open can prove too challenging for toddlers. You might also enjoy these 18 Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers.

    Fine Motor Skills Activity with Beads - a game that takes just a few minutes to set up and lets kids practice their fine motor skills.

    Why are fine motor skills important?

    • Fine motor skills are critical in early childhood development, contributing to a child's ability to grasp and manipulate small objects.
    • Strength in fine motor skills is often linked to school readiness, impacting a child's capability to write, color within lines, and use scissors.
    • There is a strong connection between fine motor skill strength and the development of good handwriting and literacy skills. Even if you have a toddler, you can get started practicing with these 2 Year Old Writing Activities from The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide.

    You will need:

    • Assorted pony beads
    • Container
    • Colored clothespins
    • Cups

    *Please supervise your child with any activity. This activity contains small beads which could be a hazard to very young children.*

    Beads

    I poured a large assortment of pony beads into a large container and provided it to my child along with some cups and four colored clothespins. I challenged my daughter to use a clothespin to pick up a similar color bead and drop it in the cup. She started out trying to collect orange beads.

    fine motor skills game

    This was a tricky task, even for me! My daughter stuck with it and she said it reminded her of those claw games that you see at arcades. She was so proud whenever she managed to pick up a bead. Sometimes, she used both hands to hold the clothespin open as she was going to pick up a bead.

    fine motor skills activity

    All this work really helped to strengthen her pincer grasp and the small muscles in her hand which are so important for writing.

    fine motor skills activity with beads

    When my daughter was done, she used the beads she collected to make a necklace. I like how she came up with an extension to this fine motor skills activity all by herself!

    bead in cups

    For more fine motor skills activities check out:

    Fine Motor Activity with Playdough and Q-Tips

    Fine Motor Skills Activity for Preschoolers

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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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