finemotoractivity
nounUK /ˌfaɪn ˈməʊtə ækˈtɪvəti/
US /ˌfaɪn ˈmoʊtər ækˈtɪvəti/
Small hand and finger movements, like drawing or buttoning.
Cutting paper with scissors is a fine motor activity for young children.
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2. A classroom task designed to strengthen small hand muscles.
The teacher set up a fine motor activity with beads and string.
3. Therapy exercises that improve precise hand control.
The therapist recommended a fine motor activity to help with pencil grip.
4. Any craft or play that uses small, careful hand movements.
Building with tiny blocks counts as a fine motor activity.