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:

No Prep Fine Motor Pipe Cleaner Activity

One Minute Prep Pumpkin Family Craft

Easy Fall Button Tree Quiet Bin for PreK Kids

Quick Painting the Driveway with Water Activity

Try This Cotton Ball Transfer Challenge for Kids

Fun Fine Motor Leaf Cutting Activity for Fall

Parent-Tested, Kid-Approved Easy DIY Puffy Paint for Toddlers

Crazy Fun Balloon Activity Race Kids Love

Creative Summer Zucchini Painting & Stamping Craft for Kids

Toddlers Love Hammering Tees into a Box!

Easy DIY Linocuts Make Fine Art for Kids

Super Simple DIY Lightbox for All-Ages Learning Fun

Simple Fine Motor Activity with Paper Clips

DIY a Festive Kid-Sized American Flag for Fourth of July!

Simple & Pretty Homemade Wind Chimes Kids Can Make!

Improve Kids Fine Motor Skills with 30 Materials & Activities

Easy Woven Strawberry Basket Craft for Kids to Make

35+ Ways to Pretend, Create & Learn with Play Dough!

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