The ability to move just the very tips of the fingers while keeping the rest of the hand steady. This is key for small, precise movements like writing or buttoning.
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3+Precision Bead PathDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Index Cards · Markers
Added Nov 8 · Ages 1 to 5Egg Cup Dot ArtDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Egg Carton · Glue · Q-Tips
Added Nov 6 · Ages 3+Cap Twister RingsDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Sep 16 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Tear PuzzleDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationHand Arches/Separation+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Aug 24 · Ages 3 to 5Color Drop TowersDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Golf Ball Tees · Paper Cup · Playdough · Water
Added Aug 22 · Ages 3 to 5Carousel Clip SpinDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Isolation+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil
Added Aug 5 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Stick TwisterDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory Squeeze LinesDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Rice · Scissors · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Ribbon Ring TieDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Plastic Container · RibbonWhile 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 Distal Finger Control, we invite you to connect with us.
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