5 Fun Activities to Build Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills are the small muscle movements of the hands and fingers that we use every day – from holding a pencil to tying shoelaces. For children, strong fine motor skills are the foundation of independence, school readiness, and self-care.

5 Practical Tips:

1. Play with playdough – Squeezing, rolling, and cutting builds hand strength.

2. Use tongs or tweezers – Fun games like picking up pom-poms develop precision.

3. Thread beads or pasta – Improves coordination and concentration.

4. Drawing and colouring – Helps strengthen grip and hand control.

5. Everyday self-care tasks – Buttons, zippers, and food preparation practice build both confidence and skills.

Fine motor development is best achieved through playful, everyday activities – making practice both fun and meaningful.

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