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Button Snake

Making a button snake to help the toddler learning to pass a button through a button hole.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 16 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Button, Coloured felt, Needle, Ribbon, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Happy Hooligans.

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Toddler Pasta Scoop

This is a scooping activity to develop baby spoon control skill. Baby will have an excellent grasp after playing and practice.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 14 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Bowl, Pasta, Scoop objects, Sensory Bin View Activity
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Brain development of children from 0 to 6 years
Brain Development of Children from 0-6 years – Facts every parent should know

This comprehensive guide about the brain development of children from 0 to 6 years is packed with insightful tips and important facts every parent should know.

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Valentine Fine Motor Cutting Practice

Little kids love cutting out hearts. But sometimes they do get frustrated. Using simple template to encourage them to motivate kids practicing scissor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 16 months to three years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Hole punch, Printable Worksheet, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Early Learning Ideas.

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Hand Clapping Game for Groups

Old-fashioned hand clapping game is still classic and funny.

At Home or At the Park activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 30 months to six years old. Best with 3-5 kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Printable Worksheet Author

This activity was created by The Inspired Treehouse.

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How To Play With Your Newborn

Here is some activity ideas that you can play with a newborn baby.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from birth to 3 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used High Contrast Images, Mirror, Play Gym, Tissue Paper Author

This activity was created by Baby Brain.

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9 Practical Life Activities Involving Food

These practical life exercises are to help the child develop motor coordination and control and to be able to help with household chores.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Can opener, Eggs, Spoon, Watermelon, batter, broom, cleaning rags, dustpan, peeler Author

This activity was created by Gift of Curiosity.

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Develop Fine Motor Skills with Colander
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Just give the kids a colander and some pipe cleaners. They will be entertained.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 8 months to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Colander, Pipe cleaners Author

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.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 8 months to three years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Bottle, Ribbons Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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DIY Button Wreath Ornament

This is a great preschool craft that can really help develop small motor skills.

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

Milestones Items Used Green buttons, Pipecleaners, Red foam or felt, Scissors Author

This activity was created by Domestic Mommyhood.

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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.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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10 Activities for 0-3 Month Baby

Here are 10 activities you can try with your 0-3 month old baby.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from birth to 3 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Boppy Pillow, Finger puppets, Keys, Paper towel roll, Safe play mirror, Soft objects, ball Author

This activity was created by Eat Sleep and Play.

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A Simple Baby Activity – Container Fun

This simple trick helps to make the same old toys or teethers fun again!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 5 months to 20 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week Four

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Bowl, Caps, Fruit shape, Paper box, Plastic scissors, Velcro, Wipes container, lids Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week Two

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home or In the Garden activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Cold egg, Muffin tin, Sensory bowl, Textured balls, bath toys, container, instruments, small ball Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Toddler Fine Motor Activity: Mr. Cascade Crocodile
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Creative idea to use Mr. Crocodile to work on 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 required.

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Quiet Time Activity for Preschoolers by Jamie

A simple activity, but kids can spend long time on it. It provides hours of quiet learning for children also long quiet time for parents.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Buttons, Pipecleaners Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Caterpillar Play Dough Invitation

A fun sensory and fine motor activity!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Black Pipe Cleaners, Play dough, Water Bottle Caps Author

This activity was created by Mom Inspired Life.

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Hammering Tees into a Box

A great fine motor task for little Hands!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to five years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Cardboard, Golf Tees, Toy Hammer Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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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.

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