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Fine motor fun

Fine motor fun

Play ideas that work on your little one's fine motor development

Fine motor skills are essential for your child’s development, helping them prepare for activities like eating, getting dressed and writing. These ideas can make strengthening them fun!

From pinching, pulling, and threading to the careful handling of small objects, this collection is full of ideas that encourage precision and patience.

Perfect for keeping them entertained with a focus on growth, some of these fine motor activities can be played with independently or together for some relaxed bonding time.

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Pattern tracing
Pattern tracing
Trace simple patterns to support early writing skills in a fun, low-pressure way.
5m
20m
Rain in a jar experiment
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Rain in a jar experiment
Create a mesmerising mini weather system at home.
2m
10m
  ·  make it
Silly sandwich faces
Silly sandwich faces
Turn snack time into play time by making funny-faced sandwiches with your little one.
2m
10m
  ·  make it
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Head outside to collect little treasures on a wearable nature bracelet.
1m
20m
Sponge transfer
Sponge transfer
Squeeze, squish, and soak! All you need is a couple of sponges, bowls, and water for this fine motor workout with a sensory twist.
2m
10m
Magnetic tile coin run
Magnetic tile coin run
Build a simple coin run with magnetic tiles, encouraging STEAM learning and imaginative play.
2m
10m
Sticker match
Sticker match
A simple matching game using stickers and a cardboard tube or paper - quick to setup with lots of playful learning!
2m
10m
Chalk and wipe
Chalk and wipe
Draw letters or shapes with chalk, then wipe it clean with some sensory water play.
3m
20m
Peg the letter match
Peg the letter match
A simple letter recognition and fine motor workout using household items!
2m
15m
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Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
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