Looking for a quick toddler activity that’s fun and also gives your little one fine motor skill practice? Here was a fun play activity that Theo really enjoyed, and it was quick and easy to put together!
I took out two plastic bowls and filled one with water and left one empty. I added some large wooden beads to the bowl of water. Then I gave Theodore a slotted spoon and watched him practice moving the beads back and forth with the spoon. (Be sure not to leave your child unattended because the beads are small enough for your child to put in his or her mouth).
This kept him busy for quite a long time!
Do you have any quick and easy fine motor skill activities you use with your toddler often? I’d love to have more ideas to add to my list of resources!
Don’t have large beads? You could use just about anything~ dried pasta, dried beans, or even small rocks.
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Coombemill says
March 29, 2013 at 5:09 pmPerfect for little fingers
ghostwritermummy says
April 2, 2013 at 5:32 amMy son could play for hours with buttons and beads. I’ve done all sorts with him but not with water too, think I will give it a try, Thanks for sharing!
xx
Chelsey says
April 3, 2013 at 10:03 pmThere were lots of spills, but it was so worth it!
Tracey@We-Made-That says
April 3, 2013 at 3:43 amOh my youngest would love this. I am going to do this with her this weekend! Thanks for sharing on We Made That!
Julie says
April 4, 2013 at 11:21 amOh they are so easy to entertain! I used to give mine lots of different cups and containers and some water.
Beth says
April 5, 2013 at 3:40 amSimple, fun! Looks like he had a great time!
Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Hope to see you linked up again today!
Beth =)
Melinda@LookWhatMomFound...andDadtoo says
April 5, 2013 at 12:12 pmits great when the simplest things make the best learning times. would love to see you share this on our #kidsinthekitchen linky, it’s about more than just food 🙂
http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2013/04/create-a-meal-kidsinthekitchen.html
Allison says
April 5, 2013 at 8:38 pmLooks like fun! I’m featuring this on The Sunday Showcase tomorrow.
Chelsey says
April 6, 2013 at 8:48 pmThank you so much, Allison!
Rebecca says
April 6, 2013 at 1:43 pmMy girls would love this: just letting you know I’ve featured this on The Sunday Showcase
http://www.herecomethegirlsblog.com/2013/04/06/the-sunday-showcase-toddler-activities.html
Chelsey says
April 6, 2013 at 8:47 pmThanks so much, Rebecca!