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 May 20 · Ages 3+Noodle Ring SpireFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Knife · Playdough · Pool Noodle · Wooden Sticks
Added May 18 · Ages 3+Taped Yarn Bridge PullFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Yarn
Added May 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Blast Ping Pong PathFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Balloon · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors
Added May 2 · Ages 3+Static Magic Paper LiftFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Balloon · Bowl · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added May 1 · Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Ribbon TangleFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Added Apr 30 · Ages 3+Blooming Paper Water LilyFine Motor ControlCuttingVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Water
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Balloon Powered Foil BoatFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Balloon · Masking Tape · Straws · Water
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3+Fire Breathing Dragon TubeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 15 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Tightrope BalanceFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Boxes · Masking Tape · Yarn
Added Apr 12 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Hockey ChallengeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Blocks · Craft Sticks · Marbles · Masking Tape
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Magnetic Paper Clip FishFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · String · Yarn
Added Mar 31 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Bead TossFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Spoon · WaterWhile 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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