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 22 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Yarn HarpBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlinePincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 22 · Ages 3 to 5Finger Puppet Road TripBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 21 · Ages 3 to 5Fuzzy Felt Sorting NestPincer ControlVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Egg Carton · Felt · Markers · Scissors · Tweezers
Added May 18 · Ages 3+Brave Cardboard ShieldEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Ribbon · Scissors
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Zigzag Beam Clip ChallengeBalanceMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Cardboard Compass NavigatorDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · String
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5Musical Ribbon ShakerPincer GraspSensory ProcessingShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Stapler
Added May 13 · Ages 3+Under-Table Starry NightPincer GraspProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · Q-Tips
Added May 12 · Ages 6+Balancing Cardboard BirdBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added May 11 · Ages 3+Drawbridge Pulley MasterBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 11 · Ages 3+Shimmering Mosaic Lid GardenDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Sequins
Added May 8 · Ages 1 to 5Hidden Meadow RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Lid · Markers · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue PaperWhile 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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