03/16/2026
Fine motor practice doesn’t have to be expensive, sometimes the best therapy tools are already in your kitchen!
This simple activity uses an empty parmesan cheese container and cut-up straws to help kids practice important fine motor and visual-motor skills. As children pick up and slide the straws into the small holes, they are strengthening the small muscles in their hands, improving hand-eye coordination, and working on finger isolation and precision! These are all skills that support everyday tasks like writing, buttoning, and using utensils.
✨ Want to level it up?
Turn it into a challenge or reward game! Set a timer and see how many straws they can insert in 30 seconds, or place a small prize or sticker inside the container once it’s filled. The excitement of earning the reward keeps kiddos motivated while they build important skills.
Sometimes the simplest activities create the biggest developmental wins. 💛
