Fine Motor Development

2 years & up. Original and unique, the Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set will challenge creative minds. The translucent-colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people, and more! The poles can be used for both, building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Made of 4 vibrant translucent colors, the octagonal pieces each measure 4.7" x 4.7". Set includes 42 octagonal pieces, 2 poles, and a model guide.

3 years & up. Introduce children to essential skills through hands-on play with this multi-fastening toy. Start with simple lacing, then progress to snap buttons and zippers for an engaging challenge. Each fastening activity helps strengthen fine motor skills and boosts confidence, turning learning into a fun and fulfilling experience. Measures 3.9"L x 8.2"W x 6.4"H.

2 years & up. This set of six Tongs are great for developing and refining fine motor skills. Children will learn how to control their hand muscles while they grasp, hold, move, and release items. These tongs help develop small hand muscles and finger strength that's needed for handwriting and cutting with scissors. Experimenting and playing with tongs encourage children to explore and investigate, while they develop motor skills and even build nerve connections in the brain. Tongs are 6" long.

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. My First Polydron Gears Set is ideal for introducing younger children to the concept of STEM, using gears. Assemble structures using squares and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Not only do the gears mesh together on a flat surface, but also at an angle of 90 degrees. Features 36 durable, lightweight plastic pieces suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Includes: 5 squares with large hole, 13 squares with 4 small holes, 18 gears and 5 work cards with building ideas for inspiration.

Pre-K & up. 108 wooden beads in 3 shapes and 6 colors help develop fine motor skills and color and shape recognition. Includes 2 laces (36" long) and a plastic storage bucket.

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

3 years & up. Build fine motor skills while developing a multitude of early math skills with this math activity set. Includes mini muffins to match, sort, count and boost color recognition, number and color die, pair of tweezers, 12-double sized sorting circles, muffin tray, 60 mini muffin counters and activity guide.

3 years & up. Squeeze this tool in the middle to open the tweezers and strengthen muscles in little hands and fingers! A perfect picker-upper that also builds the hand strength necessary for good fine-motor skills. Includes 6 tweezers in 6 different colors.

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

18 months & up. Invite your little one to play with these adorable garden friends and see how high they can stack them on the tree without toppling over! Made from solid wood and beautifully painted with charming garden motifs, this set includes a variety of cute figures, each with its own unique design. The set comes with a handy printed drawstring bag for easy storage, keeping everything neat and tidy after playtime. Perfect for encouraging logical thinking, imaginative play, and fine motor skills, this delightful stacking set will keep kids engaged and entertained while helping to develop important skills. A great addition to any playroom or as a gift for inspiring young gardeners!

3 years & up. Made from solid rubberwood, this beehive is buzzing with bee lacing activities with an emphasis on sequencing and strengthening fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This Classic lacing activity inspires dramatic play as children lace the bees in different directions. Easy for little hands to grasp and developing essential and cognitive skills. Includes three bees on multi-colored strings with bead stoppers.

12 months and up. The Jumbo Hexagon Manipulative Set is the ideal early STEM toy! This set of 48 jumbo hexagon pieces feature knobs that can easily snap into place to form imaginative structures. Little ones will explore color and shape recognition, spatial relations and early engineering concepts. Sized perfectly for little hands, set comes inside of a stackable storage bin with locking lid. Pieces come in 6 bright colors; red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple. Hexagon pieces each measure 4" x 4".

Birth & up. Provide even the youngest learner with a safe toy set that stimulates their senses during play. The Rattle and Roll Sensory Ball set are just the right size for little hands. As they begin to feel, roll, and shake each ball, they will be able to explore different sounds, weights and textures. A subdued, nature-inspired color palette is pleasing to the eye, while the transparent ball creates contrast for newborns and infants.

3 years & up. Enable little engineers to build magnificent structures with this set of IO Blocks®. The set's square, double-sided base blocks can form either 2D or 3D bases upon which children can design, build, and earn about STEM concepts such as engineering, physics, and math. The set also comes with small figurines (both people and cows!) that provide a dash of imaginative play for children to add to their creations.

18 months & up. Fill playtime with color and creativity with the LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Creative Cute Pets. This cute pet toy offers 8 different building options with the same set of bricks. Using the 24 easy-to-handle bricks designed for small hands, little builders can choose to make a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, mouse, or fish figures. Young children can learn to sort by color to create their pet, finishing their figure by adding a friendly animal face. This set encourages toddlers to develop focus and perseverance as they try out the different brick choices to select the correct bricks to complete each animal. Or they can use their creativity to construct an imaginary creature of their own invention. 24 pieces.

18 months & up. Little animal enthusiasts can learn while they play with the LEGO DUPLO My First Shape Sorter: Puppy House. This vibrant set includes large DUPLO bricks, perfect for small hands, allowing children to build puppy figures, trees, and a cozy house. Beyond imaginative play, it helps toddlers develop problem-solving skills by matching four different shapes through the corresponding holes in the doggy bowl lid. The dual-purpose design keeps kids engaged, transitioning from building puppy adventures to mastering shape-sorting challenges. The set includes 17 sensory pieces.

10 months & up. This magnetic, circular mirror tray is a versatile addition to any play space, offering endless opportunities for sensory exploration and creative discovery. Perfect for heuristic play, treasure basket activities, and messy play, it encourages children to investigate reflections, experiment with cause and effect, and engage in open-ended learning. The magnetic surface adds an extra layer of interactivity, allowing young children to explore magnetism while arranging and manipulating various objects. Durable and thoughtfully designed, this tray invites hands-on engagement, making it an essential tool for fostering curiosity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. Stand not included. Measures 25.6" diameter.

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

3 years & up. Simple, yet creative fun! These durable Nuts and Bolts by The Original Toy Company will make your little builder feel like a real construction worker. Sort the nuts and bolts by color or build with multiple colors in one structure. Made with quality hardwood and painted with non-toxic paints. Includes 38 large nuts and bolts and a sturdy carrying case.