January Fine Motor Mats Free Download | Pincer Grasp and Hand Strength Practice
Fine Motor
This January fine motor mats free download helps students strengthen pincer grasp, hand strength, and coordination through hands-on, engaging activities. Perfect for January fine motor centers, morning tubs, and small groups.
This January Fine Motor Mats Free Download includes engaging, hands-on mats designed to support fine motor development through purposeful play. Students place fuzzy pom poms onto each mat to fill the circles, building hand strength, coordination, and control.
These mats are ideal for practicing pincer grasp as students pick up and place pom poms using fingers, tweezers, or tongs. The open-ended design allows teachers to easily adjust the difficulty by changing manipulatives or tools based on student needs.
These January fine motor mats are low-prep, flexible, and easy to incorporate into daily routines.
Ideas for use:
• Add to January fine motor centers or morning tubs
• Use during small-group instruction for targeted hand strengthening
• Incorporate into independent center time or early finisher bins
• Pair with tweezers or tongs for increased challenge
• Laminate for reusable fine motor practice
What’s Included:
• January themed fine motor mats
• Multiple mat designs for variety and engagement
• 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.
