Fine Motor Fitness for Preschoolers

The word "fitness" is most associated with large muscle groups that preschoolers use to jump, climb, run and throw. But preschool fitness is about small muscle fitness too.  The small muscles in a preschooler’s hands, fingers and face also need activity to develop properly and stay fit. Learn about small muscle development otherwise known as fine motor skill development to promote preschool fitness all around the body. Fine motor skill fitness for preschoolers is essential for later development of writing skills and daily living skills.

Featured Preschool Fine Motor Fitness Articles

Sticker Hearts - Preschool Card Game
Play game of hearts – preschool style! This simple card game uses hands-on math skills and develops fine motor skills at the same time. Perfect for preschoolers, the game of Sticker Hearts has few rules and provides opportunities for fine motor fitness, counting skills and number recognition.

Mixing Colors - Fine Motor Science Activity
This hands-on science activity will bring smiles, fine motor development and science exploration fun to preschoolers. Easy set-up makes this a great fine motor fitness activity for either home or preschool classroom. Preschoolers use fun science tools from around the house to explore science concepts and develop fine motor skills at the same time.

Featured Fine Motor Fitness Product

Zoo Sticks, set of 6 These colored animal chopsticks provide fine motor skill development whether used for eating, pretend play, art activities or games. Create fun snack times with circle shaped cereal or pretzels. Pick up cotton balls and sort in egg cartons. The fine motor fitness opportunities are endless with Zoo Sticks from Hearthsong.

 

More Preschool Fine Motor Fitness Articles

Sand Box Tools for Fine Motor Skill Development

Preschool Stocking Stuffers for Fine Motor Fitness

Writing on the Wall - Fine Motor Development

Sticker Hearts - Preschool Card Game

Mixing Colors - Fine Motor Skill Science Activity

Shaving Cream Finger Painting - Outdoor Fine Motor Activity

Fine Motor Skill Milestones for Preschoolers

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Preschool Behavior Tip - Appropriate Choices
Decrease power struggles and teach decision making skills by offering appropriate choices to preschoolers. Follow simple guidelines and offer creative choices that improve behavior and support independence.

Preschool Party Theme - Play Dough
Home made play dough and dollar store dough tools make this back to basics party theme low cost to parents and of high interest to preschoolers. Numerous play dough activities offer fun and squishy entertainment for preschool birthday parties, preschool playgroups or any holiday celebration for preschoolers.

Preschool Gift Project - Decorative Soap Dispenser
Preschoolers can say “I love you” to someone special with a hand made gift that recycles items from around the house. A decorative liquid soap dispenser, this clean project for preschoolers has endless possibilities for themes that suit mothers, fathers, grandparents and teachers. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter, even Halloween.