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 8 · Ages 3+Upright Clip FenceDistal Finger ControlPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Scissors · Tweezers
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Balance TrackEye-Hand CoordinationGraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Spoon
Added May 6 · Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Added May 5 · Ages 6+Bottle Galaxy WeaverBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Yarn
Added May 3 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Target DiscBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger IsolationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Apr 30 · Ages 3+Blooming Paper Water LilyCuttingFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Water
Added Apr 29 · Ages 3+Pincer Slider Box MazeMotor PlanningPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 26 · Ages 6+Tension Track Ball GlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ruler · Scissors · String
Added Apr 26 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Button SlotBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 25 · Ages 3+Cosmic Pincer Star WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stickers · Yarn
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Cardboard Box Pinball GoalExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 22 · Ages 3+Button Logic GridExecutive FunctioningPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · MarkersWhile 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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