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 Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 1 · Ages 3+Thumb Flick Target GameDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Coil Wrap PrecisionDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added May 2 · Ages 3+Confetti RainmakersDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Web ArtDistal Finger ControlCore StrengthFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Oct 9 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Pom-Pom PushDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Oct 4 · Ages 3+Nuts and Bolts Tripod GraspDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthFinger TranslationForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Mixed ClothespinsDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Crayons · Markers
Added Dec 17 · Ages 3+Beads for AllDistal Finger ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger TranslationHand Arches/Separation+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · LaceWhile 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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