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Home ยป Fine Motor Skills

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? […]

Tagged With: Child Development, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy

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, […]

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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 […]

Tagged With: Fine Motor Skills, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day

6 Simple & Effective Fine Motor Skills Activities with Water

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Water play is a wonderful way for children across a wide range of ages to develop strong fine motor skills. Fine motor activities encourage skill development and help children and disabled adults develop abilities such as pinching, grasping, hand-eye coordination, and finger isolation. This post includes 6 simple activities with water that promote fine motor […]

Tagged With: Fine Motor Skills, Infant & Toddler, Sensory

Simple Fine Motor Activity for Preschoolers

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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. One recent practical life activity – whisking – is so simple and fun, yet completely relevant to practical life and fine motor skills child development. The best part? You can […]

Tagged With: Fine Motor Skills, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

DIY Heart Felt Pillows Sewing Activity for Kids

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Observing kids sewing has to be one of the coolest experiences as a teacher or a parent. Watching their fingers work those fine motor skills while they actually create something right before their eyes. Sewing is a favorite work of mine in the Montessori classroom. This Valentine Practical Life activity is perfect for February shelves. […]

Tagged With: DIY, Fine Motor Skills, Holidays, Shelf Work, Valentine's Day

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