01/23/2026
Fine motor skills are so important for everyday tasks like writing, cutting, and dressing.
Try a few of these simple activities to turn playtime into skill-building:
1. Play-Dough: Roll, pinch, squeeze, and pull play-dough to strengthen little hand muscles needed for writing, cutting, and buttoning.
2. Sticker Peel & Place: Peeling stickers works finger strength and control—placing them targets precision and hand-eye coordination.
3. Tweezer Treasure Hunt: Use tweezers or tongs to pick up small items (pom-poms, beads, cereal). This builds grasp strength and coordination.
4. Bead Stringing: Threading beads, pasta, or buttons improves bilateral coordination and finger control.
5. Clothespin Squeeze: Clip clothespins onto a box, plate, or string to strengthen the fingers used for pencil grip.
6. Paper Tearing & Crumpling: Tear paper into strips or crumple it into balls—great for hand strength and coordination (and super easy!).
If you have questions about your child’s fine motor skills, we’re here to help!
