Fine Motor skills

Age 4 - 6 | Early Years Science | Fine Motor skills | LEGO Science Experiments | Sensory and Messy Play | STEM Challenges

40 Easy Science Experiments Using LEGO®
ByEmma Vanstone February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

If you read Science Sparks often, you’ll know how much we love LEGO®. The play, learning and creative opportunities are endless, so today we’re sharing 40 of our favourite LEGO® science experiments and STEM challenges. LEGO® is the most amazing, versatile resource that opens the door to endless creative learning opportunities for kids of all ages….

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Early Years Science | Fine Motor skills | Preschool Science | Science and Literacy | Science Through Stories

Roald Dahl Themed Fine Motor Skills Activity Ideas
ByEmma Vanstone September 15, 2018July 16, 2025

I posted a collection of fine motor skill activities a couple of weeks ago, which we had a LOT of fun putting together. Following on from those, we created a collection of Roald Dahl themed fine motor skill activity ideas that are perfect for World Book Day or Roald Dahl Day. Willy Wonka Inspired Sensory Tray How to…

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Christmas Science | Early Years Science | Fine Motor skills

Find The Jingle Bells
ByEmma Vanstone November 22, 2016November 28, 2022

This easy fine motor sensory activity is super simple to set up and has a lovely Christmassy feel. Christmas themed fine motor skill activity You’ll need Shaving foam Little bells Tweezers – these chunky tweezers from Learning Resources are our favourites Tray Instructions Fill the tray with shaving foam. Add the jingle bells. Use the…

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Early Years Science | Fine Motor skills

Cat in the Hat Sensory Tray
ByEmma Vanstone August 28, 2016February 29, 2024

Following on from our Lorax themed science ideas, I’ve got a fun Cat in the Hat sensory tray to share today. We used ours to explore magnetic and non-magnetic objects and for number practice, but you could add letters, spell words or count and sort items pulled out of the tray. Easy Cat in the…

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Age 4 - 6 | Early Years Science | Fine Motor skills | Science Experiments for Kids | Sensory and Messy Play

Science activity ideas for improving fine motor skills
ByEmma Vanstone February 4, 2016July 11, 2025

Hand and finger strength is very important for holding a pencil correctly, fastening clothes and other fine motor skills. Did you know there are over 30 muscles in the hand and forearm? Muscles in the forearm control elbow, wrist and finger movements while the much smaller muscles in the palm of the hand control smaller…

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