I often receive emails from readers asking about ways to help guide children to writing skills without shoving a pencil or crayons in their little hands. This fine motor activity not only helps develop hand-eye coordination but also jump-starts skills to aid in the writing journey. Working fine motor skills is important but fine motor […]
Fine Motor Skills Activity for Toddlers Using Tongs
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Developing fine motor skills does not have to be hard and is actually quite accessible in the home! You don’t need to spend lots of money to help your child develop critical skills. This activity is so easy it is kind of embarrassing to dedicate a blog post about it. I hope it inspires you […]
Simple Fine Motor Activity for Preschoolers Using a Whisk
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One thing I love about early childhood practical life is that the lessons are abundant and at the tips of your fingers around the home. Fine motor activities at an early age help develop hand-eye coordination, hand strength, and small muscle strength. For these reasons we love playdough, using pipe cleaners, and sensory play. One […]
Occupational Therapy – Fine Motor Activities for Kids
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This post includes occupational therapy fine motor activities for kids. Describing occupational therapy for children (or adults for that matter) in a succinct and meaningful way is not an easy task (See Occupational Therapy 101 For Parents), so people have come up with various comparative definitions with our sister profession–physical therapy. Ever hear this one? […]
How Kids Develop Fine Motor Skills in a Montessori Environment
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Most parents and caregivers know the importance of reading to kids, teaching them the alphabet, and helping them learn to count. Most know that gross motor skills are important to development, too. Fine motor skills, or small muscle skills, are just as important in development and can often be overlooked by caregivers. As you know, […]
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids to Work Fine Motor Skills
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This post includes fun St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids. I received this great package of craft supplies from Craft Project Ideas filled with green goodness. I get inspired by the holidays and traditions. Honestly, I am not a super crafty person but I do try my best. So I took the lovely, soft emerald […]