Development Tips
October 31, 20256 min read2 viewsBuilding Fine Motor Skills Through Play
Creative play-based activities that strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination for better handwriting and self-care.
Fine motor skills develop through practice and play. Encourage activities like: threading beads, playing with playdough, using tweezers to pick up small objects, painting with brushes of different sizes, and building with blocks. These activities strengthen the small muscles in hands and fingers, preparing children for tasks like writing, cutting, and dressing themselves.
Related Articles
Development Tips
The W-Sitting Habit: Should Parents Correct It?
W-sitting is common in young children, but is it harmful? A pediatric OT explains what W-sitting means for development, when to gently redirect, and when it's worth a closer look.
Development Tips
Handwriting Without Tears: Tips from a Pediatric OT
Evidence-based strategies to help your child improve handwriting at home. Perfect for parents in Nassau and Suffolk County.
Development Tips
How to Improve Your Child's Handwriting Skills
Practical tips and exercises to help your child develop better handwriting through fun, engaging activities.