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 Nov 21 · Ages 3+Precision Bead PathDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Index Cards · Markers
Added Aug 22 · Ages 3 to 5Carousel Clip SpinBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Isolation+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil
Added Aug 5 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Stick TwisterBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Shape PressBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Aug 1 · Ages 3+Resistance Band RescueBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Arches/SeparationPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 20 · Ages 3 to 5Tear Tape ArtBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jun 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze Slot Mail DropBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle Development+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Jun 12 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Tape ReliefBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle Development+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Screw Tower TwistFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm SupinationGrasp+6 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · PencilWhile 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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