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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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Infants (9-18 mths)
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All play ideas for Infants in Fine motor fun

Paper tunnels
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
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
Bear Hunt sensory tray
Bear Hunt sensory tray
Bring the classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt to life with a sensory tray inspired by the pages of the book.
5m
30m
Painting with cars
Painting with cars
Use toy cars to make colourful tracks and patterns with paint
5m
20m
Cotton ball sensory tray
Cotton ball sensory tray
Grab some cotton balls and a few kitchen tools for a low-fuss yet engaging sensory tray
2m
20m
Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
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Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
A soft, squishy paint you can microwave for a magical puff! Made from basic pantry ingredients.
10m
20m
  ·  make it
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
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Magnetic tile puzzle
Magnetic tile puzzle
Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside
2m
10m
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