Grasping Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Putting Tiny Objects into Tiny Openings

Matching Objects

Sorting Objects

Items Used Seeds, Vegetables, rake, watering can Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

Sensory Activities for Kids: Carrot Sensory Bin

Carrot sensory helps kids to explore and develop fine motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Observing

Items Used Jelly carrots, Jumbo tweezers, Skewer, Training chopsticks Author

This activity was created by Meraki Lane.

Sorting and Matching Shapes and Colors

DIY Color Matching Pegs

Do your children seek opportunities to color match? Here is a good idea!

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from one year to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Spatial Awareness

Matching Reds, Yellows, Blues

Recognizing Colors

Wrist Control

Turns Forearm

Items Used Acrylic paint, Craft wood, Old fashioned peg clothes pins, Pin holders, Super glue Author

This activity was created by The Kavanaugh Report.

Life Skills for 1 Year Old

1 year old can do more than you thought and the life skills are also entertaining for them.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 16 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Eating

Items Used Fork, Glass Cup, Screws, Spoon, Switch Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

Sorting and Matching Shapes and Colors

Pushing Popsicle Sticks

Professional Advice

Quick and easy Fine Motor Skills and Color Matching activity that challenge a variety of skills.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from two years to five years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Matching Reds, Yellows, Blues

Sorting and Recognizing Colors

Putting Tiny Objects into Tiny Openings

Items Used Coffee Can, Colored Popsicle Sticks, Colorful Markers Author

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

Two-Ingredient Gak

Fun squishy slime that you can make at home!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to five years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones

Sensing

Items Used Clear school glue, Food Coloring, Liquid starch Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

Reaches and Grasps Object

10 Tot School Ideas for 9-12 months

Ten easy to do activities exposing early learning skills through focused play with your tot.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to one year old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones

Stacking

Puzzle Solving

Sensing

Reach and Grasp with One Arm

Items Used Beads, Bean Bags, Bells, Chunky Puzzles, Easter Grass, Googly Eyes, Metal Bowl, Mini Erasers, Ping Pong Balls, Plastic Cups, Plastic Eggs, Plastic Hearts, Rice, String, Wedgits, Zoobs Author

This activity was created by 1+1+1=1.

Pom Pom Pick Up

This fun pom pom activity from Crafts on Sea helps with fine motor skills.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Using Both Hands Naturally

Hand-Eye Coordination

Switching Hands

Using Hands Cooperatively

Drops Toys in Small Containers

Drops Many Toys into Containers

Drops Objects into Container Before Taking Any Out

Reaches and Grasps Object

Retrieves Dropped Object

Reach and Grasp with One Arm

Turns Forearm

Items Used Bowls, Pompoms, Spoon, Tweezer Author

This activity was created by Crafts on Sea.

Montessori Inspired Transfer Game

Transfer beans from one container to another using a spoon. Simple fine motor game with items you already have at home.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Using Both Hands Naturally

Hand-Eye Coordination

Switching Hands

Using Hands Cooperatively

Drops Toys in Small Containers

Reach and Grasp with One Arm

Wrist Control

Turns Forearm

Items Used Beans, Bowls, Spoon Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

Sorting and Matching Shapes and Colors

10 Montessori Inspired Toddler Learning Activities

10+ toddler learning activities inspired by Montessori practices. Making learning fun is what it’s all about!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones

Association

Matching Circles, Triangles, and Squares

Puzzle Solving

Matching Two Identical Images

Matching Reds, Yellows, Blues

Matches Similar Pictures

Sorting and Recognizing Colors

Items Used Animal Figures, Books, Clothes Pin, Colors, Construction Paper, Craft, Egg Crate, Foam Board, Household Items, Letters of the Alphabet, Magnetic Fridge Clips, Magnetic Letters, Picture Books, Pill Case, Play dough, Pompoms, Scrunchies, Shapes, Shoe Laces, Tooth Picks, Toys, Wooden Letters Author

This activity was created by my so-called home.