Every day I share a free play idea you can set up in 5 minutes or less.
These activities are designed to spark creativity, support independent play, and build a TON of skills, including motor skills, language skills, self-regulation, and more!
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Last week I shared a pool noodle version of this activity and was asked for an alternative, so here it is!
Just a paper towel holder, an empty paper towel roll, and lots of BIG skills hard at work!
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Dot markers are the best option. They’re clean, long-lasting, and reusable for learning and play.
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Draw a rainbow (or heart, shape, letter, or squiggly lines) with dots! Hang it on the wal...
WEEK 8 of fine motor Friday is here! Do you prefer a weekly recap post like tonight, or a single, more detailed post each week with extension activities? 👉🏽Hit follow and join in. We aim to make fingers and hands STRONG enough for small daily jobs, b...
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I can’t get enough of pool noodle activities- they’re reusable again and again and can be used in so many ways!
Tape a craft stick onto string or yarn, then cut up a pool noodle and you’re done.
This a...
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This activity is a total powerhouse.
It’s regulation.
It’s core work.
It’s balance, coordination, visual tracking, wrist stability…and SO MUCH MORE.
This is exactly the kind of activity that boosts the brain a...
Pool noodles are among my most-used tools for learning and play. Want to see the other ways they can be used?!
This activity is simple, but it works on so many motor skills, patience, focus….all the things.
These strengthened skills set you up for ...
This is pure magic each time!
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To create this STEM activity:
- pour milk into a shallow dish, covering the bottom.
- squeeze a few drops of food coloring into the middle, keepin...
A math coach taught me this game while I was teaching first grade. It works wonderfully for one kiddo and is also great for small groups.
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Cover your paper with dots. R...
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It’s much easier to notice the “bad,” the “disruptive,” and the “loud.” I have four kids. I understand.
But when we pay attention to the good, more good keeps coming!
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Toddler magic right here. Like this post and follow for more play ideas like these!
For this activity, I taped paper to the floor and traced large craft sticks in the shape of a flower.
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This is fine motor activity at its finest! With every push and pull, those fingers are getting stronger. And the stronger they become, the easier daily tasks like feeding yourself, brushing your teeth a...
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How to: combine 2 cups of cornstarch and 1 cup of conditioner. Mix thoroughly, add your favorite trinkets, and play!
It’s incredibly soft, squish...
Welcome to WEEK 10 of Fine Motor Friday! We are already ten weeks into our 52-week series!!!! Yay!
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Grab whatever you have that can fit on a pipe cleaner and put it in a tray/bin. Stick the pipe cleaner in some play dough and you have a fine motor activity that is fun, engaging and supports attention, pa...
I have a smart, kind, curious, funny, highly verbal, sensory-seeking 3.5 year old.
It’s not luck, it’s hard work.
It’s modeling. It’s practicing. It’s reinforcing. It’s holding boundaries and teaching and meeting her needs, right where she is.
I p...
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I am on a mission to help every parent and caregiver confidently strengthen their child’s motor skills…
because these skills are the foundation for everything from getting dressed to learning to write.
I share daily simple, play-based ideas you can...