What are the best play dough/ modelling resources for young children? One of our favourite ways to practise fine motor skills is by squishing, squeezing and shaping. But with so many types of play dough and similar resources available it can be tricky to know which ones to […]
Here’s a fun, paper craft activity to create a fish by weaving paper in and out! We share a lot of fine motor skills activities and crafts on The SEN Resources Blog. This is because fine motor skills are important for helping children build up and strengthen those […]
We’ve been trying out a really fun Fine Motor Activity this week: Paper Weaving*. It’s such a versatile kids craft that can be done by itself or used to make cards or pictures. We made a dinosaur card, but you could use it to make any card by […]
I think this week we may have discovered a new favourite construction toy in our house! With it’s brightly coloured, interlocking cogs and endless building opportunities-Gears! Gears! Gears! Super Building Set have provided hours of play for the children. What are they? Designed for children aged 3 upwards […]
Fine motor skills are incredibly important. They help children develop the tiny muscles in their fingers and hands that are needed for tasks such as writing, dressing yourself etc. (For more information on What Fine Motor Skills are- read our article here) But what activities can you do […]
Supporting, caring for and teaching children with Special Educational Needs is something I’m incredibly passionate about. I believe the key to doing this well involves listening to and taking advice from parents (they are often the experts of their own children) as well as any other professionals involved in […]
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow! If you’re looking for an easy craft that also helps children develop their fine motor skills (find out about fine motor skills here) then this Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Threading Craft may be for you! What do you need? Cardboard Scissors (and hole punch […]
If you’re looking for a fun, easy, craft- this flower (daffodil) Craft one might be for you. It requires very little preparation and equipment and it is great fun. What do you need? Paper Cup Scissors Paper Paint Paintbrush Glue Pencil crayons How do you make it? Make […]
Is your little one dinosaur mad? Or are you covering a Dinosaur theme at your education setting? Either way this craft is a really fun way to engage kids in craft and practising their fine motor skills! What do you need? Uncooked Pasta- fantastic if you’ve got a […]
Here’s a really simple, Christmas Craft Activity for young children. Fantastic for developing fine motor skills and getting children to think creatively. What do you need? Lollipop Sticks– we used colourful ones, but plain ones would work just as well and you could get the children painting them […]
