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Have you ever seen a child press so hard on their pencil that the tip breaks? Or write so lightly that you can barely see the letters? When handwriting struggles show up, we often focus on pencil grasp or hand strength. But there’s another important piece that often gets overlooked: Proprioception and sensory processing. If...
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Today, we’re taking a closer look at typical fine motor skills for preschoolers ages 4–6. This is such a fun stage of development! Kids are gaining independence, refining hand strength, and starting to use their fine motor skills in more purposeful, everyday ways. When I worked in the school system as an Occupational Therapy Assistant,...
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Fine motor skills are built through simple, hands-on play during the early years. Below you’ll find easy fine motor activities that support skill development for children ages 2–4. If you’re wondering what skills are typically developing at this stage, be sure to check out my Age-Appropriate Skill List for Ages 0–6 as a helpful reference....
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Even from just a few months old, babies are already developing important fine motor skills. From reaching and grasping to holding, releasing, and exploring toys with their hands, these early movements lay the foundation for later skills like feeding, drawing, and writing. It’s important to include simple, everyday opportunities for your baby to practice fine...
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