One of my favorite learning domains to write about is fine motor, so I decided to put together a post with fine motor skills activities for every season of the year. There are so many ways to strengthen the shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and fingers before actual writing takes place. I prefer to use a variety of activities that allow plenty of exploration and open-ended play. While these activities are intended for preschoolers, some can be used with toddlers as well, perhaps adapting them a bit.
Winter Fine Motor Activities
Christmas Fine Motor Activities Winter Fine Motor Activities Yarn-Wrapped Christmas Trees Simple Snowflake Ornaments Watercolor Snowflakes Threading with Jingle Bells (And Next Comes L) Snowball Pick-Up Game (Stir the Wonder) Build a Snowman (Happy Hooligans) Lacing Mittens (Frugal Fun for Boys)
Spring Fine Motor Activities
Fine Motor Butterfly Craft Yarn-Wrapped Tulips (School Time Snippets) Cherry Blossom Trees (OT Toolbox) Rainbow Necklace (Hands On As We Grow) Sticky Ladybug Fine Motor Craft (Blog Me Mom) Sorting the Rainbow (Housing a Forest) Liquid Watercolor Decorated Eggs (Mess for Less)
Summer Fine Motor Activities
Chalk Activities for Kids Summer Scissor Practice Cards Fine Motor Octopus Craft (Buggy and Buddy) Shell Sorting (No Time for Flash Cards) Paint with Water (Still Playing School) Spray Chalk (Growing a Jeweled Rose) Melon Balling (Carrots are Orange) Stringing Stars (Toddler Approved) Watermelon Structures (Fantastic Fun and Learning)
Fall Fine Motor Activities
A Collection of Fine Motor Ideas for Fall 15 Fall Play Dough Ideas Hammering Pumpkins Sunflower Fine Motor Activity Tweezing Corn Activity Pine Cone Painting Apple Fine Motor Sensory Bin Feather Beading (OT Toolbox) Bobbing for Apples (Fantastic Fun and Learning) Fine Motor Turkeys (Teach Preschool)
Fine Motor Any Time of the Year
Colored Waterfalls Fine Motor Squeezing Activities How to Build Fine Motor Skills Using Household Utensils Fine Motor Activities that Help Develop Color Recognition Skills Fine Motor Fun on the Dry Erase Board Here is my Privacy Policy
