Fine and Gross Motor

Find creative ideas to stimulate your child's fine and gross motor development, including learning to crawl or walk, using utensils, manipulating objects or reaching out to find new toys.

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Fine and Gross Motor

5 Alternatives to Tummy Time for Babies with Motor Development Challenges

Does your baby struggle with tummy time due to motor development challenges? These alternatives to tummy time will offer the same benefits.

Adorable Black Infant Child Walking In Living Room At Home

Fine and Gross Motor

Understanding Hypotonia & Hypertonia: What Parents Need to Know

Altered muscle tone can affect your child’s development. Learn more about ways you can help your child by understanding hypertonia and hypotonia.

Balancing boy

Fine and Gross Motor

4 Static Balance Activities for Kids

These four fun exercises will boost your child's static balance and coordination. They improve postural balance and strengthen core and glute muscles.

kid playing with block toys and learning letters.

Development, Fine and Gross Motor

5 Spatial Awareness Activities for Kids

Learn about spatial awareness activities for kids to boost cognitive development, improve coordination, and enhance problem-solving skills.

A Group of Kids Playing Jumping Rope

Fine and Gross Motor

4 Jumping Games for Kids

Looking for a fun way to keep your children entertained? Jumping games for kids are the perfect solution! Here are some that are fun and educational.

Portrait of an adorable baby girl playing with a toy walker at home.

Fine and Gross Motor

Are Push Walkers Bad for Babies?

Push walkers were created to help babies learn to walk. However, research shows that walkers may actually slow your baby’s progress.

Pumpkin picking fine motor activity.

Fine and Gross Motor, Play

Pumpkin Picking Fine Motor Activity

This adorable pumpkin picking fine motor activity is a breeze to make! A perfect fall activity for preschoolers and toddlers alike.

Adorable children skipping rope indoors.

Fine and Gross Motor

Fine vs. Gross Motor Skills: What’s the Difference?

Motor skills are an essential part of your child's development, but what exactly are they, and how can you help them to develop? Find all the details here!

Little mixed race girl practices yoga on floor.

Fine and Gross Motor, Play

8 Fun Yoga Poses for Toddlers

Yoga for toddlers is the perfect activity for your high-energy, curious, daring child. Harness their natural enthusiasm by teaching this ancient discipline.

Close up of hands baby newborn holding mom finger.

Development, Fine and Gross Motor

10 Pincer Grasp Activities and Toys for Your Baby

What is the pincer grasp and when does it develop? Find out what it is, when you’ll see it, and how you can help your child develop this fine motor...

A little boy playing with pom poms and bottles in a fine motor game.

Development, Fine and Gross Motor

13 Easy DIY Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

Toddlers are constantly exploring the world through their hands and many simple activities can encourage fine motor development in preschoolers.

Young boy at physical therapy.

Fine and Gross Motor, Special Needs

What Does a Pediatric Physical Therapist Do?

Learn how to prepare for your child’s first physical therapist appointment so you can feel confident that they are getting the care they need.

Father Encouraging Baby Daughter To Take First Steps At Home

Development, Fine and Gross Motor

Understanding Gross Motor Delay in Children

Receiving a gross motor delay diagnosis may seem overwhelming at first. However, treatments can help your child catch up to their peers.

DIY toys

Fine and Gross Motor, Toys

6 DIY Toys to Encourage Fine Motor Development

I talked to an OT about some of the home-made toys she creates for her students to help them learn fine motor skills. Here are six of my favorites!

a prototype of the learning blanket with six panels

Fine and Gross Motor, Sensory Activities

The Learning Blanket: Tactile Activity Blankets & Pillows for Visually Impaired Kids

The Learning Blanket creates interactive blankets and pillows for kids who are blind, each containing visual, sensory, tactile and educational activities.