Here is a wonderful resource to improve your child's fine motor skills. So what are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills require using the small muscles in the fingers, hands and forearms. When she picks up a pea and throws it on the floor, she’s showing off her fine motor skills.

Fine motor skills let kids perform crucial tasks like reaching and grasping, moving objects and using tools like crayons, pencils and scissors. As kids get better at using their hands, their hand-eye coordination improves. They also learn skills they need to succeed in school, such as drawing and writing.

Developing these abilities helps kids become more independent and understand how their bodies work. And as they learn how to have an impact on the world around them, their self-esteem may grow, too. Visit this website to learn more about fine motor skills.