Day: October 9, 2025

Fall is the perfect time for hands-on learning, and it’s also a great season to sneak in some fine motor practice. Developing strong fingers, hands, and wrists early on supports writing, drawing, and a ton of other classroom tasks—but it doesn’t have to be complicated or prep-heavy. Here are a few easy, fall-inspired ways to get your students building those skills: 1. Torn Paper Pumpkins or Leaves Tearing paper might seem simple, but it’s powerful for strengthening thumbs, index, and middle fingers. Have students create pumpkins, leaves, or acorns by tearing and gluing coloured paper. Bonus: it’s mostly mess-free and perfect for autumn art displays. 2. Tracing and Colouring Fall Shapes Leaves, acorns, and pinecones are easy shapes for tracing or colouring. Encourage careful lines, gentle pencil pressure, and attention to detail. This supports precision needed for writing. 3. Nature Sorting and Counting Bring the outdoors inside with small sticks,…