My hydrangeas are starting to bloom and I’ve filled up my potted plants with my favorite annuals. I’ve had flowers on my mind lately. I’ve rounded up 10 Flower Fine Motor Skills Activities that are a perfect way to celebrate the spring and summer colors with a fine motor twist. You’ll find flower crafts, flower learning […]
Tracing Lines Busy Bag (Free Printable)
May 12, 2016 by 12 Comments
My preschooler has been starting to show an interest in writing lately. While he can write letters, he needs help learning to control the writing strokes. To help him practice tracing and controlling his writing, I made a Tracing Lines Busy Bag for him. This free printable for tracing lines is a perfect introduction to […]
Alphabet Beginning Sounds Clip Cards
May 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
My preschooler has been working on beginning sounds and figuring out what letter of the alphabet words start with lately so I made these Alphabet Beginning Sounds Clip Cards for him. These clip cards will help him practice beginning sounds and strengthen his fine motor skills in one activity. The alphabet clip cards are a […]
10 Earth Day Fine Motor Skills Activities
April 20, 2016 by 3 Comments
If you’re looking for some ways to focus on Earth Day and Fine Motor Skills at the same time, I’ve got you covered. Most of the best fine motor skills activities are made from recycled materials or using common items in a new way, so these 10 Earth Day Fine Motor Skills Activities are a […]
Top 10 Rainbow Busy Bags for Preschoolers
February 20, 2016 by 7 Comments
We could all use a little more color in our life! Right? These Rainbow Busy Bags for Preschoolers, or even Kindergarteners, are some of my favorite color matching, color sorting, and rainbow activities for early learners. You will find most of these preschool activities have a fine motor skills focus because you know how I love […]
DIY Fine Motor Tongs Made With Chopsticks
January 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I love to make Fine Motor Skills tools with ordinary things if I can, that’s why I love these DIY Fine Motor Tongs made with Chopsticks so much. They are easy to make and fun for kids to use. These can be used for everyday simple fine motor skills activities, but could also be used […]
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Skills Activities
January 20, 2016 by 3 Comments
Valentines’s Day Learning Activities are in the air and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than working on some Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Skills Activities. The fine motor skills activities in today’s post are the Top 10 Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Skills Activities that caught my eye and we’re planning on doing […]
Wood Slice String Art Ornament
December 7, 2015 by 41 Comments
This is my favorite Christmas ornament we’ve made so far this year! I’m so excited to share it with you today. Not only did we make a gorgeous and simple DIY Wood Slice String Art Ornament inspired by a children’s book, but we got in some great fine motor skills practice while making it! If […]
6 Tips for Correcting Pencil Grip
May 19, 2015 by 26 Comments
Learning the proper pencil grip can be a little tricky for kids–and it’s so important for handwriting! If they learn how to grip the pencil incorrectly and are allowed to continue without correction, it is a hard habit to break. Thankfully, there are methods to correcting pencil grip in kids. It will take some work and reminders, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Fine Motor Skills
April 7, 2014 by 17 Comments
Fine Motor Skills are important to everyday activities such as tying shoes, writing names, and buttoning a shirt. Little hands need practice to develop these skills and strengthen hand muscles. Developing Fine Motor Skills doesn’t have to be complicated, but it should always be fun! Use these tips and tricks to help your kids while […]
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