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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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Magnetic tile hidden messages
Magnetic tile hidden messages
Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!
2m
20m
Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
Create soft, moldable snow with just two ingredients
3m
30m
  ·  make it
Duplo coding
Duplo coding
Match coloured Duplo blocks to a pattern card using an egg carton - an easy, hands-on way to introduce early coding and logic skills.
5m
15m
  ·  make it
DIY projector
DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
5m
20m
  ·  make it
Bouncing bubbles recipe
Bouncing bubbles recipe
Make extra strong bubbles you can catch and bounce from everyday kitchen ingredients
5m
20m
  ·  make it
Salt tray writing
Salt tray writing
A calming and tactile way to practice drawing, writing, or doodling - just add salt to a tray and create your own little zen garden for fingers to explore.
2m
10m
DIY ball run
DIY ball run
Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!
5m
10m
Decorate a box
Decorate a box
Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items
2m
30m
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Flower soup
Flower soup
Mix flowers, leaves, and water together to create your own imaginary "flower soup". A simple, nature-based sensory activity that sparks imagination and outdoor play.
2m
30m
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