🌿 Struggling with Pencil Grip & Buttoning? Here’s How to Boost Fine Motor Skills Through Play

Have you noticed your child struggling with holding a pencil, using scissors, or buttoning their clothes? If so, you’re definitely not alone—this is something so many parents and teachers face! I’ve seen it too, and I wanted to share some simple, screen-free activities that can make a big difference.

And the best part? You can use Crafty Curls to make learning fun, hands-on, and mess-free!

🌈 Why Fine Motor Skills Are So Important

Fine motor skills are the small muscle movements we use for everyday tasks, like:

✅ Holding a pencil correctly

✅ Using scissors

✅ Buttoning clothes

✅ Zipping backpacks

✅ Feeding themselves

When kids find these tricky, it can lead to frustration and make everyday tasks harder. That’s why I’m so passionate about finding playful ways to help our little ones practise these skills—without pressure!

🖐️ 5 Easy Fine Motor Activities You Can Try with Crafty Curls

Here are some fun activities I’ve been loving at home and in the classroom. They’re easy, mess-free, and perfect for helping kids build those fine motor skills:

1️⃣ Beading and Threading Fun

I love using Crafty Curls for threading activities. Kids can make colourful necklaces, bracelets, or “snakes” by threading the loops onto pipe cleaners or shoelaces.

✅ This helps with: Hand-eye coordination, pincer grasp, and focus.

2️⃣ Snipping and Cutting Practise

Letting kids snip Crafty Curls into small pieces with safety scissors is a fantastic way to build their confidence and scissor skills. Plus, they love the textures!

3️⃣ Sorting by Colour and Size

Sorting Crafty Curls into bowls by colour or size is such a simple activity, but kids love it. It’s great for developing visual skills too.

✅ This helps with: Colour recognition, categorising, and attention to detail.

4️⃣ Tracing Letters and Shapes

This is one of my favourites—using Crafty Curls to form letters, numbers, or shapes on the table, then letting kids trace over them with their fingers or a toy car.

✅ This helps with: Pre-writing skills and finger strength.

5️⃣ Creative Art Projects

Let your little ones glue Crafty Curls onto paper to create collages—flowers, animals, or even rainbows! It’s a fun way to boost their creativity and fine motor control.

✅ This helps with: Creativity, concentration, and hand strength.

💡 Why You’ll Love Using Crafty Curls

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your child build fine motor skills, Crafty Curls are a game-changer. They’re:

🌿 Eco-friendly and reusable

🌿 Mess-free and safe for little hands

🌿 A simple, creative way to support learning through play

They’re a go-to for quick, engaging activities that encourage creativity and independence—without the need for screens or a big clean-up.

✨ Ready to Give It a Try?

If you’d like to explore our Crafty Curls collection and see how they can help with fine motor skills, you can check them out [here – add product link]! Let me know if you try any of these activities—I’d love to hear how they go for you and your little ones!