MONTESSORI FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES AND FREE PRINTABLES

Fine motor skills are so crucial for the child to learn to write. Maria Montessori also pointed out that development of fine motor is directly connected to the development of the brain. Many fine motor activities are practical and represent work that is usually done in real life. This is the reason why it is quite simple for parents and teachers to create practical fine motor learning experiences – most of the time they use objects and things found at home and everyday items.

Fine Motor activities can be divided into several different types. Let’s have a look at some examples of matching, grading and sorting. Simple grains, buttons, small manipulatives like beads and marbles will do a great job. These types of activities always should be done with adult’s supervision as it can be a choking hazard.

Locks and keys matching activity via Montessori Nature

Sorting  bead activity via Montessori Services

Mini clothesline activity and other fine motor ideas from Carrots are Orange

 

Toddler bottles for motor skills via The Imagination Tree

Operating a dropper activity via Montessori Services

In addition, the metal insets, stencils, puzzle piece tracing, art activities for kids – these are a few more examples of different ways to develop and build fine motor skills.

CONSTELLATION ACTIVITIES – STAR GAZING CRAFT & FREE PRINTABLES via Mooly Moo Crafts

Free Sandbox Writing Cards for Pre-Writing via Homeschool Deals

Put the numbers on the clothesline {math printables} via Gift of Curiosity

Match the Dot Printable via Learning 4 Kids

Ladybug Math for Preschoolers (Free Printables Count & Clip) via Natural Beach Living

Veggie Sewing Cards via Busy Little Bugs

Pin poking activities and free printables via Montessori Nature