Fine motor fun

Fine motor fun

Play ideas that work on your little one's fine motor development

Fine motor skills are essential for your child’s development, helping them prepare for activities like eating, getting dressed and writing. These ideas can make strengthening them fun!

From pinching, pulling, and threading to the careful handling of small objects, this collection is full of ideas that encourage precision and patience.

Perfect for keeping them entertained with a focus on growth, some of these fine motor activities can be played with independently or together for some relaxed bonding time.

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Magic growing worms experiment

Magic growing worms experiment

Create wiggly, rainbow-coloured "worms" from tissues or kitchen roll that grow and reveal hidden colours when you water them.

Rainbow flower hunt

Rainbow flower hunt

Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.

2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint

2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint

A quick, taste-safe fingerpaint made from yoghurt and food colouring - perfect for babies, toddlers, and anyone who loves messy, hands-on sensory play.

Magnetic tile pulley

Magnetic tile pulley

Build a simple pulley using magnetic tiles and household items. A hands-on STEM invitation that sparks curiosity, problem-solving, and pretend play.

Rainbow rocks

Rainbow rocks

Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity

Flower chain

Flower chain

A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.

Pick-up sticks

Pick-up sticks

A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.

Draw with your opposite hand

Draw with your opposite hand

Inner Child Joy

This playful art activity invites you to draw with your opposite hand as a way of letting go of perfectionism, reconnect with their inner child, and find joy in the imperfect. It helps quiet the inner critic, spark laughter, and create space for authentic self-expression.

Send a joy card

Send a joy card

Inner Child Joy

We tend to send a card to someone twice a year, for birthdays and Christmas. Why not send a card when you are thinking of them, when they have launched something in business, when you are proud of them, or when they have simply crossed your mind and made you smile.

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Fold an origami heart

Fold an origami heart

Inner Child Joy

A mindful, creative folding activity that soothes the nervous system and sparks joy in the process. Folding an origami heart can be a calming solo ritual or a thoughtful way to make something for someone you love.

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