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 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 Sticks
Added Feb 25 · Ages 3 to 5Rice Pan Bridge CrossFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Blocks · Craft Sticks · Rice · Tongs
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Bridge Button SlideFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Feb 18 · Ages 1 to 5Bubble Wrap PrintmakerFine Motor ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Paint Brush · Paper · Tempera Paint
Added Feb 17 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Twig Nest BuilderFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Branches · Construction Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Feb 12 · Ages 3+Button Bridge BalanceFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Craft Sticks · Playdough
Added Feb 11 · Ages 3 to 5Foamy Pan Treasure SearchFine Motor ControlSensory ProcessingVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Shaving Cream · Tongs
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Coin BalanceFine Motor ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Baking Cups · Coins · Water
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tee LacingFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchFine Motor ControlCuttingPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · ScissorsWhile 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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