Essential tools for supporting your toddler and preschooler’s fine motor development

Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons (50ct), Kids Art Supplies, Easter Basket Stuffers, Crayons for Toddlers & Kids, Gifts, 3+

Bridge the gap between using crayons and pencils with these twistable crayons. They have the same texture as crayons but because they’re longer require the same kind of control used in using a pencil.

MASSRT Jumbo Crayons for Toddlers, 18 Colors Mess Free Unbreakable Crayon Gifts, Easy to Hold Washable Crayons for Kids, Safe Coloring Gifts for Babies and Children

These jumbo crayons have a triangular shape which is comfortable for little hands and fosters the development of the tripod grasp.

Toddlers Toys Age 1-2, Gift for 1 2 Year Old Toddler Boy Girl, Magnetic Drawing Board for Preschool Learning and Educational Toys, Doodle Board for Baby Kids, Christmas Birthday New Year Gift(Blue)

This magnetic drawing board is a favorite in our home. Easy to draw on, easy to swipe, no messes and can be used on car trips too.

6PCS Children’s Blunt Tip Training Scissors |Toddler Safety Kids First Loop Scissors Preppy School Supplies Preschool Kindergarten Student Plastic Learning Scissors Left Right Handed Scissors

These scissors are a great starting place for developing scissor skills. They’re safe to use as they have the blunt tip and have a plastic blade. The little lever helps to open up the scissors between cuts which makes it easier for little hands that are new to this skill. Can be used by left- or right-handed littles.

6Pcs Preschool Training Scissors, Children Safety Scissors Pre-School Training Scissors Safety Scissors Art Craft Scissors，Assorted Colors(6 colors)

When your little one is ready to upgrade to training scissors with a steel blade, these are the ones! The little lever helps to open up the scissors between cuts which makes it easier for little hands that are new to this skill. Can be used by left- or right-handed littles.

Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Pad with Child-Safe Scissors 3-Pack (Safari, Sea Life, Activities – 20 Pages Each)

These fun scissor skills activities are a great way to practice those cutting skills.

Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Multicolor, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)

Playdough is such a valuable tool to build strength in those little hands. This basic kit will have your kiddos busy for hours!

Melissa & Doug Clay Play Activity Set – With Sculpting Tools and 8 Tubs of Modeling Dough – Arts And Crafts For Kids, Clay Kits For Ages 3+

Shape, model and mold exciting playdough creations with these fun playdough tools.

Joyin 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters

These playdough tools allow your little one to manipulate playdough in a variety of ways to build strength and coordination in their little hands.

Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set (12ct), Classic and Glitter Paint for Kids, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Toddler Painting Kit, 3+ [Amazon Exclusive]

Facilitate hours of creativity as your child paints with their fingers, paint brushes, sponges or a variety of other tools.

Melissa & Doug Finger Paint Paper Pad (12 x 18 inches) – 50 Sheets, 2-Pack – FSC Certified

Keep all your little one’s creative endeavors in one neat paper pad instead of trying to find a blank paper they can paint on and then having a hundred bits of paper lying around.

EVNEED Paint Sponges for Kids,29 pcs of Fun Paint Brushes for Toddlers.Coming with Sponge Brush, Flower Pattern Brush, Brush Set, Long Sleeve Waterproof Apron with 3 Roomy Pockets

How fun are these tools designed to take your child’s painting creativity to a whole new level?! With a variety of brushes and sponges and rollers the possibilities are endless!

YooThink 1500 Pieces Pompoms for Crafts,Small Size 1CM Small pom poms for Crafts,Pompoms for DIY Creative Crafts Decorations

These little fluffy pompoms can be used for SO many things when it comes to fine motor skills. From crafts to correcting pencil grip, they’re a must have.

iCraftine 170 PCS Counting Sorting Fine Motor Skills Sensory Bin Filler Include 12 Sorting Bowls, 150 Pom Poms, 6 Tweezers, 2 Scooper Scissors for Kids Early Education, Sorting Counting Training

This kit is a fun alternative that includes different types of tweezers or tongs to build our child’s fine motor strength as they sort the pompoms into different colors.

Caydo 200 PCS Thick Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies Multi-Color Chenille Stems for Art and Craft Projects Creative DIY Decorations (12inch x 6mm)

From practicing threading skills to sculpting more complex creations, these pipe cleaners are an essential to add to any fine motor kit.

JANYUN 3920 Pcs 3/4″ Color Dot Stickers,Colored Coding Labels Circle Dots 14 Assorted Colors 0.75 Inch Colored Round Labels Stickers Dot with Zipper File Pocket for Office Classroom Student

Stickers are always a win with little people. Use these round stickers for crafts and simple activities like placing stickers along lines of shapes, letter and numbers.

Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads – Educational Toy With 30 Wooden Beads and 2 Laces – Beads For Toddlers, Fine Motor Skills Lacing Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+, 8inx8inx2in, Multi

This simple bead and lacing set is a great way to build fine motor strength and coordination while developing color recognition, counting and patterns as well!

6492 Tiny Stickers for Kids Classroom – 60 Sticker Sheets of Small Stickers for Kids Reward Chart, Little Stickers for Teachers, Small Reward Stickers Small, Reward Chart Stickers, Kids Stickers

Add some extra fun to fine motor activities with these cute little stickers that come in all sorts of shapes and themes.