07/09/2026
Therapy Thursday: Why Fine Motor Skills Matter
When you hear āfine motor skills,ā you might think of handwriting, but theyāre so much more than that.
Fine motor skills are the small movements of the hands and fingers that help children complete everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt, holding a spoon, brushing their teeth, building with blocks, or coloring a picture.
If these tasks seem difficult or frustrating for your child, they may simply need extra support to strengthen the muscles and coordination in their hands.
Easy ways to build fine motor skills at home:
ā¢ Color or paint with broken crayons.
ā¢ Practice cutting with child safe scissors.
ā¢ Build with blocks or LEGO bricks.
ā¢ Use tongs or tweezers to pick up cotton balls, pom poms, or cereal.
ā¢ Complete puzzles or string large beads.
ā¢ Roll, squeeze, and flatten play dough.
At All Aboard Pediatric Therapy, our occupational therapists use fun, play based activities to help children develop these important skills while building confidence and independence along the way.
Every child develops at their own pace, and weāre here to support them every step of the way.
What fine motor activity does your child enjoy most? Let us know in the comments!šš
