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 Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Coil Wrap PrecisionBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added May 5 · Ages 3 to 5Twisty Cap MatchBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Apr 15 · Ages 6+Styro-Dart ChallengeMotor PlanningOcular ControlProprioceptionSequencing+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Foil River Rock TossBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Plastic Container
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Aug 9 · Ages 3+Color CodesBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Crayons · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Paper · Pegs · Pool Noodle
Added Jul 7 · Ages 1 to 5Hatching EggBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added May 23 · Ages 3+Buttoning BoardActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added May 15 · Ages 3 to 5Button The ShapesActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Container · Fabric · Felt · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5“The Claw”Bilateral Hand UseCuttingGraspWrist Extension+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Boxes · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Stapler · Yarn
Added Apr 19 · Ages 3 to 5Cooking French FriesBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · TongsWhile 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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