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Fine motor delay? We got this!
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items My son has struggled with a fine motor delay, and has been working with an OT, since he was 2 years old. Here are some of our tried and true toys, tools and games that have helped him grow. If you're walking through this with your child, you're not a...
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2-3 year-olds
4-5 year olds
Tools for all ages
2-3 year-olds
These are not only fun and engaging, but will help develop fine-motor skills through play!
Pushing the "quills" in and out builds palm strength and color recognition.
Learning Resources Spike Fine Motor Hedgehog
Large, chunky plastic bolts. It teaches the twisting motion (wrist rotation) needed for later skills.
Peg Board Set - Montessori Toys for 2 Year Old
Features real metal hardware (locks, latches, hooks). It feels like a "big kid" tool.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Latches Board Toy
Great for "heavy work"; pulling them apart and pushing them together provides great resistance.
Pop Tubes Sensory Toys 8 Pack Large
Excellent for car rides. Focuses on the "click" and "snap" of different types of buckles.
Buckle Toys - Fine Motor Skills Travel Toy
Great for practicing lacing. Hand-eye coordination and using both hands together.
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - 30 Wooden Beads & 2 Laces
Picking up the thin, flat coins requires the thumb and index finger to work together (the same grip used for a pencil). Kids have to turn their wrists to align the coin with the horizontal or vertical slot, which builds flexibility.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Piggy Bank
A classic wooden "peek-a-boo" hammering station that uses a mallet to build hand-eye coordination and arm strength as colorful pegs pop up and down in response to every strike
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Toy
hand strengthener! push or hammer the balls - cause and effect fun for littles
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pound & Roll Tower
4-5 year olds
Toys and activities my son loves while working on his fine-motor goals!
Hand-eye coordination! Includes a working power drill (battery operated)
Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Barn - STEM Toy
Requires precise finger placement to snap gears together so the whole machine turns.
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Set
Pushing the small pegs into the board is the ultimate workout for the pincer grasp. Also great for kiddos who love toys that light up!
Lite Brite Classic Retro Toy - STEM Art
Like a more "boy-friendly" version of Operation; requires a steady hand to pull noodles without dropping the Yeti.
Yeti in My Spaghetti Game - Kids & Family
Squeezing sand strengthens the entire hand, and the tiny shovels/trucks encourage precision.
Kinetic Sand Construction Site Sandbox & Truck
Different resistance levels to strengthen. Fun stackable pieces for interactive play! Storage bag for easy clean up!
Finger Exerciser Set - 5 Resistance Clips
Tools for all ages
These are great at any age. Younger kiddos may need some help from adults!
Great for playing in the sink, bath, or sensory bin of your choice!
Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy
Play-doh just got more interesting with these fun tools!
Play-Doh 9-Piece Starter Set with Tote & 4 Cans
Great for pencil grip. The "brush" is chunky and teaches the "tripod" hold without the mess of real paint. No mess, no stress!
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Mess Free Coloring
Amazing for developing tripod grip! Store nicely in box. My kids LOVE these crayons.
12 Water Drop Non-Toxic Crayons for Toddlers
Great to use with dry erase markers or wonder stix (see in list). No more wasted paper!
Reusable Dry Erase Sleeves 6 Pack Assorted
BETTER than dry-erase!! Writes on everything. Wipes clean. More resistance than dry-erase for tracing and smaller size for little hands.
Wonder Stix Pastel Dustless Chalk Crayon 12pk