January Fine Motor Roll and Build Mats Free Download | Hands-On Counting and Pincer Practice
Math
This January fine motor roll and build mats free download helps students strengthen counting skills and fine motor control using a simple roll-and-build routine. Perfect for January centers, small groups, and independent practice.
This January Fine Motor Roll and Build Mats Free Download combines early math practice with purposeful fine motor development. Students roll a dot cube, count the dots, and build the matching quantity on the mat using fuzzy pom poms.
As students place each pom pom, they strengthen pincer grasp, hand strength, and hand-eye coordination while practicing counting and one-to-one correspondence. Tweezers or tongs can be added to increase fine motor challenge, making this an easy way to differentiate skill levels.
These January fine motor mats are low-prep, engaging, and ideal for building foundational skills through hands-on play.
Ideas for use:
• Add to January fine motor or math centers
• Use in small groups for guided counting and pincer practice
• Incorporate into morning tubs or early finisher bins
• Pair with tweezers or tongs to increase fine motor challenge
• Laminate for reusable roll and build practice
What’s Included:
• January themed roll and build fine motor mats
• Clear build spaces for counting practice
• Compatible with fuzzy pom poms or small manipulatives
• Print-and-go blackline formats for easy prep
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
