Markers glide with very little pressure, which makes them a great tool for drawing, tracing, and coloring. These activities use them to build fine motor control, visual motor skills, and eye-hand coordination while kids practice holding a writing tool.
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Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Button Boat RescueEye-Hand CoordinationGraspSequencingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Markers · Paper Cup · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Added Oct 5 · Ages 3 to 5Styrofoam Button BouquetBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Sep 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Box Gear ShifterBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationSequencingYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Sep 25 · Ages 3 to 5Index Card Step ClimberEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Sep 23 · Ages 3+Prone Balloon Target BopCore StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Balloon · Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Stocking Marble Zone TrapBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Marbles · Markers · Stockings
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3 to 5Fuzzy Path Finger ExplorerFinger IsolationTactile PerceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Cotton Balls · Felt · Glue · Markers · Sequins
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3 to 5Tilted Button SliderDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Sep 13 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Pipe Cleaner MeadowEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Sep 10 · Ages 3 to 5Shimmering Foil Star PunchEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Q-Tips
Added Sep 6 · Ages 3+Ribbon-Linked Clip PathBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspSequencingYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Sep 4 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Tray Button SlideBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · MarkersWhile these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's development, we invite you to connect with us.
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