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 Feb 28 · Ages 3+Index Card Pincer-FlipIn-hand ManipulationPincer GraspYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Paper Cup
Added Feb 28 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Post-It Peek-a-BooPincer GraspProximal StabilityVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Post-Its
Added Feb 26 · Ages 3 to 5Secret Keyhole DropEye-Hand CoordinationForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Sponge TrailFinger StrengthShoulder StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Bowl · Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Sponge · Water
Added Feb 24 · Ages 3 to 5Feather Wind-TraceCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Feather · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Ziplock Button SlideFinger IsolationVisual MotorVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Reef RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Egg Carton · Markers · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Cross Clip ChallengeCrossing MidlinePincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3+Royal Cardboard CuffBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Bottle Cap Finger SkatersCrossing MidlineDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationYou'll need: Bottle · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Hanger Puppet ParadeCrossing MidlineCuttingPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Hanger · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Spy TubesBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · YarnWhile 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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