Fine Motor Activities

We have been focusing on fine motor activities in class to get the children ready to write. Here is a link to some good fine motor activities you can try at home. I have picked out a few that are quick to set up.

40 Fine Motor Skills Activities

One of the most important ways we can help our children while playing with them at home or in a childcare/ classroom setting is through setting up simple activities that help to develop fine motor skills. Young children need to be able to hold and use scissors and pencils appropriately before using them in a classroom context. We cannot expect them to be able to write if they haven’t yet developed the strength needed in their hands and fingers. There are plenty of easy ways to strengthen these muscles, practise co-ordination and develop hand:eye co-ordination using simple, everyday materials and a bit of creative fun!

Dough Disco

Pasta necklace

Weaving

Pipe cleaner and colander

Cheerios or beads on spaghetti

Painting with cotton buds

Zips and buttons

Scissors