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3 Activities with pennies to Strengthen Fingers and Develop Fine Motor Skills

  • Nov 11, 2022
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 20, 2023


boy playing with pennies on the floor

Did you know that over 25 muscles within the hand need to be strong and well-coordinated to support fine motor skills?


Most children develop fine motor skills through play, but some children need extra support to develop strength and coordination.


𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

  • A loose grip, or a grip that’s too tight

  • A narrow or missing space between the thumb and the index finger when holding things

  • Dropping things

Have fun using pennies activities!


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