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 Jan 27 · Ages 3+Cardboard Hole Punch PeggingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Felt Maze Nut GrabBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Felt · Markers · Masking Tape · Nuts and Bolts · Plastic Container · Tongs
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Resistant Foam Pin PushEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Wet Cardboard Q-Tip PunchPincer GraspProprioceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Bowl · Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Q-Tips · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistance Stick TangleBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 6+Cardboard Stick Weave ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Spiral Stick RotatorForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Water Pocket Clip BoatsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3+Resistance Trace BagFinger IsolationFinger StrengthPre WritingYou'll need: Corn Kernels · Markers · Plastic Container · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Foam Fortress Pull-ApartBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slot TongsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tongs
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Plate Rim Precision TweezeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Paper Plate · TweezersWhile 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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