fine motor skills by age & stage

Easy, tested fine motor skills by age & stage for busy weeknights.

I remember the first time my toddler tried to hold a crayon — his fingers curled around it like a lifeline, but he couldn’t…

The first time my daughter picked up a tiny wooden bead and threaded it through a hole in a cardboard strip, I knew we…

When my daughter was 10 months old, she’d stare at her highchair tray like it was a foreign language. She’d reach for the spoon,…

I remember the first time my son tried to pick up a small toy with his fingers and dropped it — again. It wasn't…

I still remember the moment my daughter tried to pick up a tiny wooden puzzle piece with her fingers, only to drop it five…

When my daughter turned two, I realized I had no idea how to help her develop her fine motor skills — and I certainly…

I remember the day my son tried to pick up a piece of cereal with his fingers and failed. His frustration was palpable, and…

When my daughter was 18 months old, she struggled to pick up small cereal pieces with her fingers, which frustrated her and made me…

When my son was just eight months old, I watched in awe as he gripped a rattle with both hands and shook it with…

I remember the day my son, then two years old, tried to hold a crayon but couldn't grip it properly. It was a moment…