Inside this post we’ll share 30+ simple fine motor activities for preschoolers! These are low prep ways to help kids build their fine motor skills.
How do you teach fine motor skills?
- Try the 30+ simple fine motor skills activities for preschoolers listed below.
- Check out our Fine Motor Magic ebook for more easy ideas designed by a National Board certified teacher.
As a teacher of toddlers and preschoolers, I’ve found that fine motor skills development is critical for helping kids become more independent and successful at school! I am passionate about finding fun and low prep ways to help kids build strong hand and finger muscles so that I set them up for success!
What activities can help develop fine motor skills?
My favorite way to help kids build their fine motor skills is through hands-on engaging and play based activities!
In our NEW Fine Motor Magic ebook, we share the following types of fine motor skills activities that can help kids:
- art activities
- building activities
- cutting activities
- cooking/baking activities
- science activities
- sensory play activities
- and more!
Help kids build strong fine motor skills with Fine Motor Magic!
A simple guide for busy parents to strengthen their kids’ fine motor skills at home.
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30+ Easy Fine Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers
This post is divided into 5 categories to help you find the type of fine motor skills activities that you’re looking for.
Here are the 5 types of fine motor activities featured in this post:
- Art activities
- Sticker activities
- Cutting activities
- Science activities
- Sensory play activities
You can use the table of contents to jump to the category that’s most interesting to you!
Sticker Activities
Peeling and sticking with stickers is a great way to strengthen finger muscles!
This one never gets old! Grab your child’s favorite themed stickers!
Names are special to kids! Add them into fine motor activities for name recognition fun!
More fine motor skills activities for preschoolers
Instead of jumping into using scissors and pencils with your toddler and preschooler, set them up for success by helping them build strong hand and finger muscles FIRST!
Our ALL NEW ebook, Fine Motor Magic, will give you easy to follow activity plans all in one place so that you can support your child’s fine motor skill development! It will also help you learn what skills are important to work on and why- using materials that are inexpensive and easy to find!
Want more easy to set up fine motor activities? Check out Fine Motor Magic!
A simple guide for busy parents to strengthen their kids’ fine motor skills at home.
