02/09/2025
✨ What Are Fine Motor Skills? ✨
When we talk about fine motor (FM) skills we’re talking about the small, precise movements we make with the muscles in our hands and fingers.
These skills are the foundation for so many everyday activities children do, like:
✏️ Holding a pencil or crayon
✂️ Using scissors
🧩 Manipulating toys or puzzles
👕 Buttoning clothes or tying shoelaces
🍴 Feeding themselves with utensils
Fine motor skills aren’t just about hand strength - they also involve:
🔹 Dexterity (using fingers with control)
🔹 Hand–eye coordination (what the eyes see, the hands can do)
🔹 Bilateral coordination (using both hands together smoothly)
🔹 And so much more...
Why does this matter?
Strong fine motor skills support a child’s independence, confidence, and participation in play, school, and self-care.
