Festive Dotting Fun – Christmas Fine Motor Activities

Make Christmas learning fun with this collection of festive dotting activities, designed to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and pencil control through hands-on play.

With two differentiated stages, children can explore festive pictures while developing control, precision and coordination.

TWO DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS

Sprout – Bingo Dabber Fun

• Use bingo dabbers to decorate festive pictures.
• Cover the larger grey dots.
• Develop hand control and coordination.

Grow – Precision Dotting

• Use cotton buds dipped in paint to fill the smaller grey circles.
• Practise more precise movements.
• Develop careful hand-eye coordination and control.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

14 printable festive dotting activity sheets featuring:

• Christmas pudding
• Father Christmas
• Gingerbread man
• Christmas wreath
• Candy cane
• Christmas present
• Snowman

Each design includes both Sprout and Grow versions.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

• Strengthens fine motor skills.
• Develops hand-eye coordination.
• Encourages precision and control.
• Supports concentration and focus.
• Builds confidence with hands-on activities.
• Prepares little hands for early writing.

PERFECT FOR

• EYFS classrooms
• Nursery and Reception
• Christmas continuous provision
• Fine motor activity stations
• Small-group activities
• Home learning

PREPARATION

Print the activity sheets and provide bingo dabbers for Sprout or cotton buds and paint for Grow.

Created by Playful Patch.

Hands-on resources for little learners.