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:

Homemade Pom Pom Christmas Lights for Fine Motor Fun

Build a Letter Game for Preschoolers

Turn Cards Into Bookmarks: An Easy Gift Kids Can Make

Christmas Tree Transfer Activity for Toddlers

Coffee Dripped Book: Keepsake Craft for Kids

Thankful Tree for Thanksgiving Gratitude

Not-So-Spooky Spider Handprint Window Cling for Kids

The Magic of Dirt: 10 Benefits of Mud Play

Leaf Hair Salon: A Cutting Activity

25 Ways to Build Towers Without Blocks

Puzzle Learning Tricks for Preschoolers

Truck Tracks Transfer: Process Art for Toddlers

24 Back to School Crafts a Cut Above the Rest

Cute Apple Name Puzzle Works on Cutting Skills

On-The-Go Geoboard Using Food Pouch Caps

How to Learn Number Orders with a Number Chain

Scoop and Transfer Activity for Toddlers

Simple Backyard Games to Keep Kids Busy

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