Fine Motor Activities for Babies and Toddlers

The activities for babies and toddlers encourage creative thinking and problem-solving.  They help develop a young child’s fine motor skills, hand dexterity and co-ordination.

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: 6 months to two years old.

Location: At Home

Items used: Construction Paper, Corks, Craft foam shapes, Ice cube tray, Jar, Muffin tin, Oranges, Paintbrush, Pom Pom, Tray, craft sticks, polished beach rocks, scoops, tongs

Developmental Milestones supported by this activity: Drawing, Drops Toys in Large Containers, Drops Toys in Small Containers, Hand-Eye Coordination, Opening a Present, Put In & Take Out, Putting Tiny Objects into Tiny Openings, Reach and Grasp with One Arm, Reaching with One Hand, Retrieves Dropped Object, Sorting Objects, Switching Hands, Turns Forearm, Using Both Hands Naturally, Using Hands Cooperatively, Wrist Control

Tags: Fine motor skills

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