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 Nov 13 · Ages 3+Textured Paper PaintingFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Finger Paint · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Scissors · Squirt Bottle · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Snack TimeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationSequencingYou'll need: Bowl · Fruit · Knife · Milk · Mixing Bowl · Pudding · Spoon · Vanilla Wafers
Added Nov 13 · Ages 1 to 5Dot Dot PaintFine Motor ControlHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Q-Tips · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Winter SnowflakesFine Motor ControlCuttingVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Scissors · Stickers
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Hearts and Oval ButterflyFine Motor ControlCuttingMotor PlanningPre Writing+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Crayons · Glue · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Stickers
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Melting RainbowFine Motor ControlCrossing MidlineFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Chalk · Dry Erase Board · Dry Erase Markers · Easel · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Fall Foot TreeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Therapy SnowmanFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Lunch BoxFine Motor ControlCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationMotor Planning+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Potato CounterFine Motor ControlCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Fruit · Knife · Pen · Toothpicks
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Paper TurkeyFine Motor ControlCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Crayons · Feather · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Pen · Scissors · Tissue PaperWhile 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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