Fine Motor Activities for Kids

Lots of fine motor activities for kids

This is the place to find all sort of fine motor activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. These activities work on the little movements that kids need. They'll help strengthen those little muscles to get them ready to write!

But don't forget to get moving first. Gross motor development should come before fine motor. The larger muscles need to aide the smaller muscles used in fine motor activities!

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Find Specific Fine Motor Activities:

Give Silly Paper Bag Haircuts with Your Preschooler

Make a Super Easy Squishy Color Sorting Sensory Bag with Your Kids!

Fun Fine Motor Pouring Water Activity for Toddlers

Super Simple DIY Sensory Box Guessing Game for Kids

Fun Fall Find the Letter on the Pumpkin Activity for Preschoolers

Bake Yummy Crispy Eggplant Chips with Your Kids

Easy Magnet Block Ball Drop Activity for Independent Play

Cute Leaf People Fall Craft for Kids

Practice Name Writing in 12 Fun Ways for Preschoolers

Super Simple Fine Motor Mosaic Pattern Art Activity for Kids

Easy Zentangle Drawing Inspired Art Activity for Kids

Make a Rubber Band Splatter Painting with Your Preschooler

Super Simple Busy Bag Ideas for Fun Kid-Friendly Independent Play

Super Cute DIY Bag Clip Monsters for Preschoolers

Pool Noodle Fine Motor Balance Tray

Easy Craft Stick Bridge Building Activity for Preschoolers

Threading Cork Bead Bracelets

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing & Mark Making

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