Pouring Practice (Cup to Cup)

Water, or dry rice, poured from one cup to another — real-life fine motor practice.

Steps

1. Set two small cups on a tray, one filled with water, rice, or beans.
2. Show your toddler how to slowly tip one cup to pour into the other.
3. Let them practice pouring back and forth, spills included.
4. Start with dry rice indoors and graduate to water outside or in the tub.

Notes

Spilling is part of the practice — a towel underneath keeps cleanup simple.