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 Jul 31 · Ages 1 to 5Pudding Bead HuntDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Beads · Markers · Masking Tape · Pudding · Ziplock Bag
Added Jul 23 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Mirror MatchBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 17 · Ages 1 to 5Paper Plate Axle TwistForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jul 15 · Ages 6+Styrofoam Bolt BuilderBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityStereognosisYou'll need: Blocks · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil · Styrofoam
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pond Tongs TaskBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jul 11 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring Finger HopBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jul 5 · Ages 3+Spiky Paper Roll TowerBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 30 · Ages 3 to 5Shiny Foil Crown CrimpBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Jun 26 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Key Turn ChallengeBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Playdough · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Silver Foil Path TracePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Jun 22 · Ages 1 to 5Galaxy Bead SpinnerForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Markers · Masking Tape · Water
Added Jun 20 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tab Treasure HuntFinger StrengthPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · StickersWhile 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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