These fine motor games for kids will make fun additions to your therapy room, classroom, or home!
Fine motor skills are an important piece of child development. Strong hands help with tasks like writing, dressing, opening containers and more! Fine motor games that promote these skills through play can make strengthening little hands fun and engaging! Board games are a fantastic way to combine play with skill-building.
Here are ten of our favorite fine motor games that kids not only love (because they are a blast) but that are also beneficial for their development! Bonus…most of these also provide plenty of practice for social skill building, bilateral coordination, hand-eye coordination, creativity, problem solving and self-regulation!
Check them out…
The Best Fine Motor Games for Kids
1. Catan Junior
Age Range: 6+
Catan Junior is a simplified version of the classic Catan game, for younger players. The fine motor game involves placing ships and collecting resources, helping children practice hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and strategic thinking.
Find Catan Junior here!
2. Hoot Owl Hoot!
Age Range: 4-8
In this cooperative game, kids work together to help the owls return to their nest before the sun comes up. Children must use their fine motor skills to play cards, move their owl tokens, and strategize with teammates. The bright colors and engaging theme make it a hit with younger children!
Find Hoot Owl Hoot! here!
3. Feed the Woozle
Age Range: 3-6
Feed the Woozle is a hilarious fine motor game that involves balancing fine motor skills and coordination. Players take turns picking up food pieces with a spoon and trying to feed them to the silly Woozle without dropping them. This fun game always includes tons of laughs!
Find Feed the Woozle here!
4. Operation
Age Range: 6+
A classic fine motor game that has stood the test of time and a favorite in our own homes! Operation challenges players to remove pieces from a patient without touching the sides. This game requires steady hands and careful movements, making it a fantastic way for kids to refine their fine motor skills while enjoying a fun, competitive atmosphere.
Find Operation here!
5. Jenga
Age Range: 6+
Jenga is a timeless game that requires players to carefully remove blocks from a tower and stack them on top without causing it to collapse. The game fosters fine motor skills, concentration, and strategic planning. Plus, the suspense of waiting for the tower to fall keeps everyone on the edge of their seats!
Find Jenga here!
6. Grouch Couch
Age Range: 4-8
In Grouch Couch, kids feed snacks to the grumpy couch while avoiding the consequences of the couch’s outbursts. Kids will use their fine motor skills to pick up and place items while experiencing the thrill of the “pop” that is sure to make them giggle until they fall over themselves!
Find Grouch Couch here!
7. Doodle Quest
Age Range: 6-12
Doodle Quest combines art with strategic gameplay. Players must complete drawing challenges that require fine motor skills, such as connecting dots or tracing paths. It’s a creative way to engage kids while also building pre-writing skills!
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8. Penguin Trap
Age Range: 5+
In this game, players take turns carefully removing ice blocks from under a penguin. The goal? Try to avoid making the penguin fall into the water.
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9. Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
Age Range: 3-6
This game is ADORABLE! Kids use a squirrel-shaped tongs (an OT favorite!) to pick up acorns and fill their tree. It’s excellent for younger kids as it encourages hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, all while promoting color recognition and turn-taking.
Find the Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game here!
10. Ravensburger Labyrinth
Age Range: 7+
Labyrinth has players moving through shifting pathways to collect treasures and requires fine motor skills for moving pieces and strategizing turns. This game is perfect for older kids who love a good challenge. There is even a Super Mario version!
Find the Super Mario version here!
What fine motor games would you include on this list for a fun family game night where you can watch as your kids develop their fine motor skills while having a blast!
