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 5 · Ages 3+Line Up ClipsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · String
Added Jan 4 · Ages 6+Color Switch PanelEmotional RegulationInteroceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 4 · Ages 3+Finger Path PlacementsBilateral Hand UseHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Jan 1 · Ages 6+Cardboard Link StructuresBilateral Hand UseCuttingMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Dec 29 · Ages 3+Laundry Basket Skee-BallEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Ball · Basket · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper
Added Dec 25 · Ages 3+Lid Lacing ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Dec 24 · Ages 3+Clip Chain CreationBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Clips · String · Yarn
Added Dec 11 · Ages 3+Noodle Chop SortBilateral Hand UseCuttingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Knife · Markers · Pool Noodle · Scissors
Added Dec 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foam Monster FeedBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Dec 1 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Feather MatchEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors
Added Nov 27 · Ages 3+Sequin Push MazeDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Sequins
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Cardboard Punch ArtBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsWhile 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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