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 Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Mar 28 · Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Mar 27 · Ages 1 to 5Silly String Bag StylistFinger IsolationMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Yarn · Ziplock Bag
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3 to 5Button Cookie Spatula FlipBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Mar 24 · Ages 3+Shaving Cream Marble MazeDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Food Coloring · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Shaving Cream · Ziplock Bag
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3+Golf Tee Yarn TrailBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Styrofoam · Yarn
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Cup Secret SoundsAuditory ProcessingBilateral Hand UseConcentrationYou'll need: Beans · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Oats · Paper Cup · Rice
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Rainbow Hand WeaverBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3 to 5Egg Carton Bridge WeaverEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningPincer ControlYou'll need: Egg Carton · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Tilted Straw MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 14 · Ages 3+Silver Pan Web WeaverBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Markers · Pencil · 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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