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 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 · Paper Cup · Scissors · Tongs
Added Apr 18 · Ages 3+Guess the ToyIdeationStereognosisTactile PerceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Bean Bag · Blocks · Coins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Tennis Ball
Added Apr 3 · Ages 3+Snowflake SistersBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper · Salt · Sand · Scissors
Added Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Cutting Dr. Seuss’s HatBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Paper · Pencil · Scissors · Stickers
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5Fingerprint TurkeyFinger IsolationSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Finger Paint · Glue · Markers · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 10 · Ages 3+Clothespin TurkeyBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Oct 15 · Ages 1 to 5Fall Crunchy ArtBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Leaves · Markers
Added Sep 24 · Ages 6+Construction Paper GuitarBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · Pencil · Scissors · String
Added Sep 21 · Ages 3 to 5Feed MeCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Shoe Box · Tongs
Added Sep 16 · Ages 3+Paper ChainBilateral Hand UseCuttingSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Aug 16 · Ages 3+Stereognosis Shape FinderStereognosisVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper · Scissors · Shoe BoxWhile 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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