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 Mar 24 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Plate Ball MazeFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGraspYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Spoon · Yarn
Added Mar 23 · Ages 3 to 5Tiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Balancing Plate Bead ChallengeFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGraspYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Spoon
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Tilted Straw MazeFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 12 · Ages 3+Aluminium Pan Sifter ShakeFine Motor ControlProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Bowl · Pencil · Rice
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Straw ChimneyFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Straws
Added Mar 3 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Cloud Rainbow DropFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Cotton Balls · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Glue · Markers · Water
Added Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Mirror PortraitFine Motor ControlBody AwarenessVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers
Added Mar 1 · Ages 3+Craft Stick Raft ChallengeFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Water
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3+Beaded Rainbow ArchFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3+Floating Egg Carton Marble ScoopFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Bowl · Egg Carton · Marbles · Spoon · Water
Added Feb 26 · Ages 3+Wobbly Cup TowerFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Baking Cups · Craft SticksWhile 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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