Dottie the Fine Motor Cow

Say hello to Dottie the Fine Motor Cow-a delightful and engaging resource designed to support young children in developing essential fine motor skills through hands-on, sensory-rich play. Dottie includes five colourful, attached pull-out and pop-in dots that are perfectly sized for little hands, encouraging the development of pincer grasp, bilateral coordination, and whole-hand strength. Each interaction with Dottie is an opportunity for discovery, skill-building, and imaginative exploration.

Designed for toddlers aged 18+ months through to preschoolers, Dottie not only introduces colour recognition but also promotes problem-solving and tactile engagement in a playful and developmentally appropriate way. This adorable, sturdy cow is the perfect addition to any early years learning environment, whether used in individual exploration or as part of a fine motor learning station.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds fine motor strength and control through pulling, pushing, and grasping movements
• Supports hand-eye coordination and bilateral hand use essential for self-care and early writing tasks
• Encourages colour recognition and early categorisation skills
• Provides opportunities for sensory exploration and imaginative play in a safe, age-appropriate format

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Use during free play time for independent fine motor exploration
• Pair with colour activities where children match Dottie's dots to coloured objects in the classroom
• Integrate into a farm-themed lesson to extend learning through storytelling or dramatic play
• Set up in a fine motor rotation alongside other tactile tools to create a multi-sensory learning experience

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 18+ months to 4 years
• Measurements: Approx. 24(L) x 15(H) x 12.5(W) cm
• Made from child-safe, durable materials for long-term use in early childhood settings
• No small removable parts; designed for safe independent use by toddlers