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 Sep 2 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Pom-Pom Spoon FlipEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Spoon
Added Aug 31 · Ages 3 to 5Spaghetti Baking Cup ForestBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Playdough · Spaghetti
Added Aug 29 · Ages 1 to 5Sticker Puppet RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Markers · Paper Bag · Stickers
Added Aug 25 · Ages 3+Bottle Labyrinth Ball SqueezeEye-Hand CoordinationGraspVisual TrackingYou'll need: Bottle · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Straws
Added Aug 21 · Ages 3 to 5Taped Paper Roll Wind-UpBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Yarn
Added Aug 19 · Ages 3 to 5Confetti Cupcake DecoratorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper · Tongs
Added Aug 17 · Ages 3+Rainbow Ribbon Wall WeaveBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 15 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Caterpillar MatchBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Clothespins · Markers
Added Aug 13 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Felt Leaf ClipCrossing MidlinePincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Felt · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Aug 9 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Ring SqueezeBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 6 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Garden Button PushBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Shimmering Foil Scale MatchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · 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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