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 24 · Ages 3 to 5Cut the LineBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Index Cards · Markers · Ruler · Scissors · Stickers
Added Jun 23 · Ages 3+Stick AnimalsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Apr 15 · Ages 3 to 5Easter Eggs MatchBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Easter Eggs · Egg Carton · Markers · Paper · Scissors
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3 to 5Leveled CupEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthForearm PronationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Q-Tips · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Mixed ClothespinsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Crayons · Markers
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Clip the KitesBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper Clips · Scissors
Added Dec 19 · Ages 3 to 5Fall LeavesBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCuttingFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tongs
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Textured Paper PaintingBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Finger Paint · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Squirt Bottle · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Colorful BookmarkBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper · YarnWhile 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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