Fine motor activities

Let’s explore butterflies with a finger painting activity! Toddlers will love these beautiful paper butterflies they can use as puppets in fun pretend play. Butterfly …

Two items that can be found in most families’ homes are balloons and stickers. Both have so much potential for fun and learning. Today, we …

Tracking is not only a gross motor and hand-eye coordination activity but also an important pre-literacy skill that can be developed and refined through play. …

Utilizing natural resources in play encourages your toddler to think outside of the box. Take a humble pinecone for example. A pinecone can be a …

Finger painting is so much fun! It is a great way to introduce your baby into the world of expressive creativity and is certainly still …

Water play is an easy summer toddler activity idea. Simply add kitchen utensils to a plastic tub for hands-on fine motor and sensory play. Easy  …

Learning about shapes doesn't need to be a formal, sit-down activity. With this paper plate shape stained glass activity, your toddler can have the opportunity …

Playdough has to be amongst the top must-have play resources in any play space - there are so many great toddler playdough activities. It is …

We put a little bit of colour into a classic favourite game! The humble egg and spoon race was taken to another level by personalizing …

This Jellyfish craft is a great under the sea craft activity for toddlers. Jellyfish are fascinating creatures of the big blue sea. We celebrated the …

Pop its are the latest fidget tool that has worked its way into many households. While they are a great fine motor tool on their …

We combined two of our favourite playthings -playdough and bugs! Fine motor skills are so important for school readiness. This playdough bug dig is a …

Winter is a fun season for snow games and activities. When it’s too cold to play outside, extend the snow theme inside with this fun …

This tape line up activity is such an easy toddler activity idea. If you haven't got masking tape amongst your play resources, treat yourself to …

Have you tried painting with spools? This is a simple painting activity that is perfect for a valentine's or spring theme with toddlers. The colors …

Simple play ideas are often the ones that are the most engaging at our place. We made the easiest block puzzle yesterday and the kids …

Fine motor meets colour matching fun with this inexpensive colour matching activity. Learning through play is made easy with this Matchstick Colour Match. Plenty of …

We often talk about the sky. It is a topic that comes up when choosing what to wear and the activities for the day on …

This fun train craft is a easy toddler craft and is great for fine motor skills and pretend play too!  You can even add a …

A sun craft is a great way for toddlers and preschoolers to welcome summer. This toddler fine motor activity takes little time to prepare with …

These easy toddler craft ideas will keep your toddlers and preschoolers busy! Fun craft ideas for 1, 2, 3, and 4-year-olds to do at home.  …

Newspapers are one of those resources that are usually looming around the house somewhere, waiting for a purpose again. This simple to set up, newspaper …

Recycle colorful ribbons in a sensory bin for your toddler. The colors and textures are an open invitation to play. Toddlers and preschoolers will love …

You can easily provide a fun sensory activity for toddlers with these cute little toy jumping frogs. Encourage counting and sensory play along with a …