Using the small muscles in the hands and wrists to make precise movements. This is the foundation for almost all school tasks, like drawing, writing, and using tools.
Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Silver Leaf BranchFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthTripod GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Bottle · Branches · Glue
Added Oct 22 · Ages 6+Monster Lace-Up BootsFine Motor ControlActivities of daily living (ADL)Eye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Crayons · Hole Puncher · Pencil · Ribbon · Scissors · Yarn
Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Hidden Treasure Button BoxFine Motor ControlActivities of daily living (ADL)Eye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Buttons · Fabric · Felt · Glue · Scissors · Shoe Box · Stickers
Added Oct 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Hair SalonFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityYou'll need: Beads · Bowl · Crayons · Egg Carton · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Oct 18 · Ages 1 to 3Colorful Sponge SquishFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Food Coloring · Knife · Sponge · Tray · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Oct 11 · Ages 1 to 3Tissue Paper ForestFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Playdough · Tissue Paper · Tray · Wooden Sticks
Added Jun 28 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Bottle HookFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Macaroni PutterFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Macaroni · Masking Tape · Q-Tips
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Newspaper Log Tongs BalanceFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Masking Tape · Newspaper · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added May 29 · Ages 3+Bilateral Mirror Track DrawingsFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape
Added May 23 · Ages 3+Pencil Top Target SpinFine Motor ControlThumb OppositionVisual MotorYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Scissors
Added May 22 · Ages 3+Balloon Tongs CatchFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · TongsWhile 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 Fine Motor Control, we invite you to connect with us.
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