Butterfly Fine Motor

These butterfly fine motor activities are the perfect addition to your preschool plans this spring and summer.

This mini-pack includes six fine motor activities with a fun butterfly theme. Kids can use all sorts of manipulatives to create butterflies with these fine motor challenges.

Preparing the Activity

Print and laminate the activity pages (except the dab-a-dot mystery image).

Completing the Activities

Mystery Image – Have students use do-a-dot markers or crayons to reveal the mystery image following the color code at the bottom of the page.
Pom Pom Mat – Students will place a small colored pom pom or button on each of the circles on the page. Then, count each color and write the number on the line.
Snap Cube Mat – Preschoolers will use snap cubes to build a butterfly using the template provided. Then, they’ll count the colors used and write the number on the line.
Pegboard Mat – Use pegs and a pegboard to build a butterfly. Count the colors used and write the number on the line.
Geoboard – Use colored bands to build a butterfly on a plastic or wooden geoboard base. Count the colored bands and write the number on the line.
Building Blocks – Use the template to build a butterfly with your favorite building blocks. You can build directly on this page or lay a clear base over the page. Count the colored blocks and write the number on the line.