Hi mama,

Last week, I shared four types of activities that promote our toddlers’ growth and development. As promised, I’ll dive deeper into each activity type, starting with Eye-Hand Coordination. This area is central in the Montessori method for building independence and confidence—and it’s where sensory play can make a real difference. By giving toddlers purposeful tasks and setting up engaging activities, we help them refine their grip, practice using both hands together, and strengthen their concentration.

Simple activities involving handling and manipulating objects help our little ones develop precision and control over their movements. And the best part? They’re fun, hands-on ways to bond with your child while they’re learning essential skills.

Scroll all the way down for some Eye-Hand Coordination activities to try with your little one. 

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Eye-Hand Coordination Activities

1. Pom-Pom Sorting with Tongs: Set up a tray with a variety of small pom-poms and give them kid-friendly tongs to practice picking up and sorting by color.

2. Threading: Use a shoelace or string and some large pasta or a toddler bead set to create a “necklace.” This activity strengthens fine motor skills and keeps them focused. Another option is this cute apple threading activity.

3. Simple Peg Puzzles: Introduce small puzzles where they can practice lifting and fitting pieces into place—perfect for concentration and finger strength. This one is quite versatile as it can be used for a shape or color activity.

4. Scooping and Pouring with Cups: Set up two bowls and let them practice scooping dried beans or rice from one to the other. Adding a small spoon or scoop will make it more engaging!

5. Stacking Rings or Blocks: Use large rings or chunky blocks and encourage them to stack, sort, and arrange them, building precision and patience.

6. Sticker Peel-and-Place: Give them a sheet of stickers and a paper to place them on. Peeling and placing helps strengthen those tiny fingers. My little one LOVES this sticker book and it has been amazing for language development too.

7. Button Drop Activity: Cut a small slit in the lid of a container and let them drop buttons through the slit, watching where they disappear and practicing accuracy.

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