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 19 · Ages 3+Fan-Fold Color TowersBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Feb 18 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Pan Table SkaterCore StrengthCrossing MidlineShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Markers · Masking Tape · Sponge
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Haircut DayBilateral Hand UseCuttingProximal StabilityYou'll need: Balloon · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 16 · Ages 6+Beaded Joint DancerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Ring TossCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Sticky Maze Jewel HuntDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Mystery Yarn Foil MazeFinger IsolationMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Yarn
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Resistance Fold & Tweeze ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Sequins · Tweezers
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tunnel ConnectorsBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Putty Cord Threading ArtBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Plastic Container · Scissors · Theraputty
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Tight Weave Screw FrameBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Scissors
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3+Heavy Paper Link BuildersBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe CleanersWhile 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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