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Perfect sensory play for toddlers, but my kindergartener had fun with it, too: Fall Fine Motor Fun with a Muffin Tin, plastic acorns, and plastic leaves.
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Fall Fine Motor Fun with a Muffin Tin

Get ready for some delightful fall-themed fun with a muffin tin! This simple activity is not only a great way to get creative but also helps develop those essential fine motor skills in a playful and engaging manner. Try it out with your little one now!
Author Monique B

Equipment

  • Good Cook 6 Cup Muffin Pan
  • Thanksgiving Pine Cones Decoration with Mini Pumpkins Artificial Acorns Maple Leaves
  • Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy

Ingredients

  • Muffin tin.
  • Small plastic fall-related items: We had red leaves and yellow acorns. {Make sure they’re not too small if your kids still mouth items. Close supervision is definitely a must.}
  • One or more bowls.
  • Kitchen tools optional.

Instructions

  • Place the acorns or any fall-related items into a bowl. You can have two or more bowls depending on how many items you have.
  • Place the muffin tin and the bowls on a table.
  • Beside the muffin tin, place some kitchen tools like a spoon or food tongs.
  • Let your child dive in.

Notes

You can suggest fun activities like sorting or moving items from one spot in the muffin tin to another. Just remember to keep an eye on little ones to make sure they don’t accidentally choke on any small pieces!