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23 unique fine motor activities for 5-year-olds

These fine motor activities are perfect for kids of all ages. Whether they are as young as 3 or in kindergarten, kids need to be developing this important skill. These crafts and activities are designed to help strengthen a child’s abilities as well as help them feel creative and have fun. Fine Motor Activities As …

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How to use rainbow paper flowers to build fine motor skills

We combined two of our favorite themes – rainbow and flowers, in this simple paper flower craft for kids. Make a bouquet of these lovely colorful rainbow flowers to welcome Spring, for St.Patrick’s Day or even to give as a gift for Mother’s Day.  Rainbow Paper Flowers Cutting, punching, threading, folding – this simple paper …

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How to make a fun pipe cleaner Christmas tree activity

Make this fun pipe cleaner Christmas tree. Sneak fine motor skills into a fun craftivity and you’ll end up with a super proud preschooler. Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree We just love when you can sneak in a learning activity into a craft. Fine motor skills are such a vital part of childhood, and this craft helps to build …

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How to make easy tissue paper flowers

This tissue paper flowers activity helps to strengthen your child’s fine motor skills while creating a fun flower craft! Tissue Paper Flowers I have had this adorable butterfly hanging around my house for a couple of years now. The bright colors just pop and I love how it makes me think of spring all year …

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Giant Paper Flowers ~ Construction Paper Crafts for Kids

Create giant paper flowers with simple supplies and fine motor skills. Your kids will be proud of this fun construction paper craft! Giant Paper Flowers Nothing beats a fast fun craft you can do with everyday craft supplies. Our weather has been teasing spring so flower crafts are a must in our home. You are …

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How to make simple suncatcher Christmas ornaments

These fun suncatcher Christmas ornaments use inexpensive construction paper to create a suncatcher that can be given as a gift or hung on your tree. Suncatcher Christmas ornaments Sometimes little fingers need little projects to help them develop their fine motor skills. These adorable ornaments have minimal setup and lovely results! Your child will love to …

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Pumpkin Themed Fine Motor Activity ~ Pumpkin Suncatcher

A simple pumpkin themed fine motor activity combines construction paper and contact paper to create a fun pumpkin craft. This activity for preschoolers is perfect for fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Themed Fine Motor Activity The time for pumpkin everything is creeping up on us yet again. You might find yourselves indoors a bit more …

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Apple Themed Fine Motor Activity

A simple apple themed fine motor activity combines construction paper and contact paper to create a fun apple craft.  This activity for preschoolers is perfect for fall, back to school, or teacher appreciation.   Apple Themed Construction Paper Craft We love this sun catcher style craft. It is so great for building fine motor skills …

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Stone Painting ~ Rainbow Painted Rocks

Stone painting for you next rock hunting adventure?  Check out how we created rainbow painted rocks for kids. This process art is perfect for all ages! Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission.  Thank …

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How to make a spider craft with pipe cleaners

This easy spider craft with pipe cleaners is the perfect non-scary Halloween craft for preschoolers. Plus we sneak in a bit of fine motor skill-building. Always a plus! Spider craft with pipe cleaners There may only be one thing that I like better than a fun craft that my little one can help with. That …

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Rainbow Bookmarks – Construction Paper Crafts for Kids

Create rainbow bookmarks with your leftover stash of construction paper. This craft is virtually mess-free (aka, no glue required) and makes a great gift for your kids to give. Rainbow Bookmarks As I have stated before, I am a self-proclaimed craft hoarder. So after finishing up our Rainbow Shamrocks, I had some paper scraps I just …

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How to make a nature ornament using sticks

Create a fun nature ornament using sticks. Your kids will love the process from start to finish and they are fun to hang on your Christmas tree. Nature Ornament I tend to keep crafting all the way up to Christmas day. Tis the season right?! You know we love nature and of course, we love crafts …

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How to make an easy Christmas ornament with toddlers

This Toddler Christmas Ornament is super simple and fun for little fingers to create.  Grab some cookie cutters and let’s make this fun Christmas craft! Toddler Christmas Ornament My kiddos love giving gifts.  One of our holiday traditions is to make ornaments for all her grandparents. When Little Miss created this toddler Christmas ornament, I wanted her …

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