Fine Motor Resources
Our Fine Motor Resources are thoughtfully designed to help children build essential hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and control—skills that support writing, cutting, dressing, and other everyday tasks.
These printable materials and hands-on tools encourage purposeful play through tracing, coloring, cutting, sorting, and crafting. Whether used at home, in therapy, or in the classroom, they promote focus, confidence, and creativity while making learning fun and developmentally enriching.
Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists who want to support children’s growth through screen-free, skill-building activities.
This shopping list gathers all the basic supplies parents need to support hand and finger strength activities at home. These items are for the “Strengthen Hands and Fingers” section of the activity book. From grains and beans for sensory play to soft materials for decoration, these items are easy to find and perfect for fun, skill-building exercises.
Rice
Lentils
Elbow Pasta
Corn Kernel
Mung Beans
Tissue Paper
PomPoms
Make Your Own Play Dough (Optional)
If you don’t have clay dough or play dough at home—or prefer not to use store-bought versions—you can easily make your own! Homemade play dough is soft, safe, and customizable, making it a great alternative for the activities in this book.
Homemade play dough is safe and non-toxic, since you control the ingredients. You can choose the colors, scents, and textures, and it’s often cheaper than buying it. Freshly made play dough stays soft and pliable, and making it together is a fun family activity.
Ingredients
Food Coloring
Adds vibrant hues to sensory materials like rice or playdough, turning simple play into a multi-sensory experience.
Flour
Sourced from nature's finest ingredients for optimal health benefits.
Vegetable Oil
Used in DIY sensory bottles or dough recipes to add smooth texture and enhance sensory exploration.
Salt
Ideal for salt-writing trays and tactile learning, helping kids practice letter formation and texture play.
Food Colors
Create eye-catching sensory materials or crafts that engage both sight and touch for a full sensory experience.
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
Add wet ingredients
Pour in warm water and oil, mixing well until a dough starts to form.
Knead
Turn the dough onto a flat surface and knead for 3–5 minutes until soft and stretchy.
Color it
If adding food coloring, divide the dough into portions, make a well in each, drop in coloring, and knead until even.
Store
Keep in an airtight container or ziplock bag to stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Worksheets
These printable tools help children strengthen handwriting, scissor control, coloring accuracy, and creativity through guided fine motor practice.
Writing & Drawing Tools
Flashcard Materials Guide
These items make flashcard sessions interactive, tactile, and fun for early learners.
General Printing Materials
Ensure quality and durability for all your printable fine motor resources.
Binder Method
A simple, flexible way to organize and reuse printed materials.
