Wait, what? Clothespin activities for kids? You may be confused. You thought clothespins were for hanging clothes outdoors right? Well guess what? They are a great tool to work on finger and hand strengthening, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination for children. Occupational therapists and Montessori teachers will tell you how often they use […]
If you need fine motor and gross motor suggestions for children, check out this Activity Bingo game. This 9 page PDF printable is free at the bottom of this post. How to Play Activity Bingo This game is super easy and kids should be able to play it with materials you have around the house. […]
Have you ever used a poke picture to practice fine motor skills and concentration? It is a frequent activity in Montessori classrooms to work on strengthening the fingers and attention to task. Young children seem to enjoy working on the poke pictures. This freebie is a twist on the traditional poke picture. It is a […]
Children can struggle when they learn how to button. They need lots of opportunities for button practice time. It can feel overwhelming to a child and stressful for the parents or teachers who are standing by to help if needed. If buttoning seems overwhelming to your child or student, start with the step below their […]
We are back again today with the popular Flip and Fill freebies! Today’s free printable is a polar bear fine motor activity game. You can get your copy at the bottom of the post. How to Play the Polar Bear Fine Motor Activity Game Print the Polar Bear Fine Motor activity game board. Give each […]
This fine motor skills game, Eat the Cheese, is super adorable and fun to get little fingers ready to pick up small objects. You can download it for free at the end of this post! How to Play the Fine Motor Skills Game Eat the Cheese requires very little preparation and the directions are simple. […]
Make this adorable shape people craftivity to have some fine motor fun! You can download it for free at the end of the post. Shape People Craftivity – Circle Project Print the freebie below. It includes the step by step directions and the black and white printable. To start trace, write or read the circle […]
Today’s children seem to be spending more and more time on screens and less time on playing with real toys. This can result in weaker muscles in the hand and fingers. Developing hand strength in children is super important for everyday functional skills. Kids need to have the adequate muscle strength to use the monkey […]
Are you in search of a twist on tic tac toe? Trust me, Tic Tac Toe is a great game when you need to practice turn taking, handwriting skills, visual spatial skills, and logic. But after awhile it can get repetitive. This free printable is a twist on tic tac toe that includes coloring and […]
March 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Many schools celebrate his birthday along with reading! Here are two free Dr. Seuss printables to practice fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Celebrate his birthday while you also work on hand strengthening and physical activity. Free Dr. Seuss Printables – Fine Motor Skills Page one […]