Fine Motor Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

  Okay, so here's the truth: decorating pumpkins in any way helps fine motor skills. Whether you paint them, or add stickers, or glue on some gems, it's all making those finger muscles stronger. But here are 10 ways that are especially helpful - not to mention fun...and safe for toddlers and preschoolers, too!

Let them loose with a Sharpie! {Mama Smiles}

Add some googly eyes {Craftulate}

Make some Mummies {Hands on: as we grow}

Foam stickers (or any stickers really!) {School Time Snippets}

Stick thumbtacks in the pumpkin (only for those old enough to actually put the thumbtacks in the pumpkin!) {Simple Fun for Kids}

Some gems give the pumpkin an elegant look {Domestic Goddesque}

Good old-fashioned painting {Glued to My Crafts} 

Glue and glitter - need I say more?  {Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails}

Decorative tape (kids love tape!) {The Celebration Shoppe}

Make a Mr. (or Mrs.) Potato Head (they sell parts just for pumpkins, too - we got ours at the dollar store!) {B-Inspired Mama}

  Welcome to Fine Motor Friday! Keep up on all the fine motor skill activity fun through the Pinterest board and see what my co-hosts have been up to this week: (P.S. Come back next week for a BIG announcement!)

Paracord Craft for Preschoolers | Craftulate
Oil Painting | Powerful Mothering
Hide and Seek Spiders | Still Playing School
Fine Motor Spider Painting | House of Burke
Hanging Spider Craft for Preschoolers | Stir the Wonder
Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins | Lalymom
Invitation to Pour & Scoop: Fine Motor Halloween Soup | School Time Snippets
Fall Fine Motor Counting Game | Little Bins for Little Hands