Using a fork to eat, zipping up a sweatshirt and turning a doorknob are all things most people do without thinking, but children spend their early years developing and refining these abilities. They ...

When it comes to achievement, many people are surprised to learn that a robust predictor is fine motor skills. This is an association that was first popularized by Grissmer, Grimm, Ayer, Murrah, and ...

If you never consciously thought about teaching your child to develop fine motor skills, you’re not alone. After all, previous generations never talked about the issue, and yet children grew up to be ...

As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations. Child development ...

Inside: Christmas Pokey Pin for Kids If you’re looking for a calm, hands-on activity that helps preschoolers strengthen their fine motor skills, this Christmas Pin Poke Activity is a perfect choice.

These winter dot marker coloring pages are a fun and simple way to keep toddlers busy during cold weather days. This winter dot marker printable pack builds fine motor skills while giving little ones ...

Young students are struggling with fine motor skills, like using scissors and pencils, and social-emotional capabilities, such as following instructions and sharing, teachers report. Strong majorities ...

Humans develop fine motor skills later than other primates because we have bigger brains that take longer to develop, biologists in Switzerland reveal. Although 'a big brain equals great dexterity', ...