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 18 · Ages 6+Paper Plate Time TellerBilateral Hand UseSequencingVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Jun 16 · Ages 3+Paper Roll Pincer SqueezerBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 6 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Shutter-Bug CameraDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Ring Noodle SlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Pool Noodle
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3 to 5Masking Tape Finger LadderFinger IsolationPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3 to 5Button Shadow AlignmentPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Buttons · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape
Added May 29 · Ages 3+Bilateral Mirror Track DrawingsBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape
Added May 27 · Ages 3 to 5Wobbly Tightrope BalanceBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Markers · Pom-poms · Ruler · Scissors
Added May 26 · Ages 3 to 5Golf Tee Nail SalonBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Stickers · Styrofoam
Added May 25 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Towel Tapestry BleedDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · Water
Added May 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Ring Orbit SliderBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 23 · Ages 3+Pencil Top Target SpinFine Motor ControlThumb OppositionVisual MotorYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · 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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