Holding a pencil and drawing a slanted line to make a triangle requires fine motor coordination—the kind of coordination that is refined as we pick up Candy Land game pieces or use a fork. Plus, activities like playing board games, setting the table, and other home life activities teach sequencing, order, and other foundational math principles.

Our guide shows how what you do at home helps your child build fine motor skills—which are the ones that use the smaller muscles of the arm and shoulder girdle. It’s so easy once you know how!