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fine motor activity


Invitation to Paint with Rubber Bands
Take a baking tray, place a sheet of paper, then take 3-6 rubber-bands and place them around the baking tray. If your child is old enough...
May 28, 20201 min read


Invitation to Paint on Ice
Freeze ice in Tupperware or ice trays. Place the ice in a sensory bin, baking tray, or bowl. Provide your child with liquid water colors,...
May 27, 20201 min read


Invitation to Doodle & Paint on Aluminum Foil
Provide your child with aluminum foil as their canvas. If they are old enough to use a sharpie you can have them doodle designs all over...
May 26, 20201 min read


Invitation to Paint on Paper Towels
Provide your child with paper towels as a canvas. You can have them paint with droppers or paintbrushes. Place liquid water colors or...
May 25, 20201 min read


Sticks and Play-Dough
You can make home made play dough as a cooking activity ahead of time. Go on a walk or in your yard. Forage sticks. Set up a this...
May 22, 20201 min read


Peeling Tape
This fine motor skill enhancement invitation can be done in two ways! 1)Toy Rescue. Tape toys down on a table, floor, play mat, or...
May 20, 20201 min read


Scissor Skills Busy Basket
Providing your child with lots of opportunities to develop their fine motor skills strengthens their muscles in the hands and prepares...
May 20, 20201 min read


Water Bead Transfer
In a sensory bin provide water beads. Have your child transfer the water beads either with their hands, tongs, tweezers, handy scoopers,...
May 20, 20201 min read


Pom Pom Whisk Excavation
Take a whisk from your kitchen, place pom poms or cotton balls inside and have your child remove the items with their finger. For older...
May 20, 20201 min read


Pouring Station
In a sensory bin, bathtub, sink, or kiddie pool have your child pour and measure a sensory material (water, beans, rice, pasta,...
May 20, 20201 min read


Painting the Fence with Water
Provide your child with a bucket, cup, or bowl full of water. Next provide them with a paintbrush and/or roller brushes and let them...
May 20, 20201 min read


Letters, Numbers, and Shapes Unit
Letter, Number, or Shape Hunt: In sensory bin, plastic bin, or baking tray place wooden or foam letters, numbers, or shape from puzzles...
May 19, 20202 min read


Laundry Basket Rescue Mission
Laundry Basket Rescue Mission: It is a simple set up and keeps little ones busy for a good chunk of time. You Need: Laundry Basket, Yarn...
May 17, 20201 min read
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