Description

Ages: 2-7

Grades: PreK-2nd

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

Build hand strength and coordination with this friendly hedgehog and his chunky, easy-grasp quills. Kids push in, pull out, sort, and count the quills—perfect for fine-motor play, centers, or OT-style practice. When playtime’s over, store the quills inside Spike for tidy cleanup.

Skills Targeted

• Fine-motor strength & pincer grasp

• Hand–eye coordination and bilateral use

• Color identification, sorting, and early counting

• Following directions and on-task play

How to Play

• Push & Pull: Insert and remove quills to build finger strength

• Sort & Count: Group by color; count quills as you place them

• Pattern Play: Make AB/ABC color patterns around Spike’s back

• Hide & Find: Store quills inside, then practice taking them out and matching

Why You’ll Love It

• Chunky pieces sized for toddler/preschool hands

• Quick set-up, high repetition for skill building

• Built-in storage keeps pieces together

Includes

✔️ 2-piece hedgehog (approx. 6″ diameter)

✔️ 12 colorful quills

✔️ Activity guide

✔️ 14 pieces total