Develop Fine Motor Skills with Colander

Just give the kids a colander and some pipe cleaners. They will be entertained.

Activity Details

Time needed to perform the activity: 5 to 15 minutes

Suitable number of Children: Best with just a single child (Parent participation not necesary)

Suitable age: 8 months to three years old.

Location: At Home

Items used: Colander, Pipe cleaners

Developmental Milestones supported by this activity: Hand-Eye Coordination, Puzzle Solving, Using Both Hands Naturally, Using Hands Cooperatively

Tags: Fine Motor

This activity was created by Mama OT who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist .

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Robin Fine Motor Play This is a super simple activity that can help develop kids fine motor skills.