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Developing strength and dexterity in hands, wrists and fingers are very important early childhood skills. They pave the way for holding pencils, writing, using scissors, fastening buttons and many other everyday activities. Here’s a fun selection of fine motor activities for autumn that you can enjoy with your child, helping  them learn as they play…. Read more »
15 fine motor activities for autumn
Developing strength and dexterity in hands, wrists and fingers are very important early childhood skills. They pave the way for holding pencils, writing, using scissors, fastening buttons and many other everyday activities. Here’s a fun selection of fine motor activities for autumn that you can enjoy with your child, helping them learn as they play…. Read more »
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Fine Motor Strength Foil Activity - The OT Toolbox
Use foil to develop fine motor strength with this foil activity for kids, it's perfect for strengthening the hands for a better pencil grasp.
a child is playing with pom poms on the table and cutting them into small pieces
Fine Motor Skills Activities: Part 1
I have been busy lately doing activities with my kids that are more learning-type activities and not as blog friendly as kids crafts...
a little boy that is sitting at a table with a piece of paper in his hand
A new work on our shelf is pin poking! This might seem like such a basic activity but there is so much at play here for a child. They are learning concentration, hand control, fine motor strength, and learning all about that pencil grip.
the worksheet shows how to write and draw numbers for children, including cars
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Handwriting Practice - Mazes
a small child reaching for something in a green cup
Fun Rubber Band Passing Fine Motor Game
Rubber bands for hand strength. Turn a fine motor activity into a game so its fun again!
a collage of different activities for fine motor development with text overlay that reads 50 clever toy activities for fine motor development
50 Clever Ways to Play with Tongs for Fine Motor Development
When kids play with tongs, tweezers, and chopsticks, they exercise the small hand muscles needed for developing skills like cutting with scissors and writing with pencils. I’ve shared a DIY t…
a person's hand with the words 101 activities to work on hand straightenings
Smartappsforspecialneeds.com
Smart Apps For Special Needs: 10 Activities to Work on Hand Strength from an Occupational Therapist!
a child holding a blender with text overlay that reads 17 squezing activities to straighten hands
17 of the Best Preschool Fine Motor Activities that Involve Squeezing
17 fine motor activities for toddlers and preschoolers that get them ready for writing - Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
Fine motor activities are a perfect way to improve pincer grasp and work on pre-handwriting skills! Check out this awesome collection of fine motor activities for babies through elementary aged children!
Fine Motor Activities to Improve Pincer Grasp
Fine motor activities are a perfect way to improve pincer grasp and work on pre-handwriting skills! Check out this awesome collection of fine motor activities for babies through elementary aged children!
DIY Squeeze Balls for Hand Strengthening
Squeeze! Hand strengthening with lemon scented play dough – Danya Banya
DIY Squeeze Balls for Hand Strengthening
a cup filled with lots of colorful markers
Clothespin Busy Bags for Fine Motor Strength - The OT Toolbox
Use clothespins to help kids develop hand strength and fine motor skills needed for activities like pencil grasp and clothing manipulatives.
a drawing of a person writing on a board with the words squirt bottle art
Handwriting Helps: Fine Motor Cards Review
A fun way to strengthen the finger muscles.
three different colored pencils sitting on top of a table next to some gummy bears
Preschool center idea
Preschool center idea. Helps with fine motor strength and control!