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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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Paper tunnels
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
2 ingredient cloud dough sensory recipe
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2 ingredient cloud dough sensory recipe
A soft sensory dough made from just two household ingredients.
10m
20m
  ·  make it
Fruity water play
Fruity water play
A refreshing sensory water play idea using slices of fruit like lemons, limes, oranges, and berries. Perfect for exploring scents, textures, and splashes!
5m
20m
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
8m
20m
  ·  make it
Jelly dig sensory recipe
Jelly dig sensory recipe
Squish, dig, and explore toys hidden in jelly for a fun sensory activity
10m
20m
  ·  make it
Tissue box scarf pull
Tissue box scarf pull
Grab some scarves and an empty tissue box for some simple DIY sensory play
2m
5m
Squishy sensory bag
Squishy sensory bag
A no-mess sensory experience where kids can squish and move paint, beads, or other textures inside a sealed ziplock bag.
5m
10m
  ·  make it
Treasure basket
Treasure basket
A simple sensory treasure hunt - fill a basket with interesting household objects for your baby or toddler to explore through touch, sight, and sound.
5m
10m
Sticky note peel
Sticky note peel
Use sticky notes for a fun peeling activity that develops fine motor skills and encourages matching games.
1m
10m
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Paper cup stacking
Paper cup stacking
Use paper cups for quick, open-ended play—perfect for stacking, building, and knocking down!
1m
10m
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