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 Dec 30 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Transfer ChallengeFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Cotton Balls · Pom-poms · Spoon · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Dec 12 · Ages 3 to 5Mummy Toy WrapFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Tissue Paper
Added Oct 25 · Ages 1 to 5Playdough Candle PullFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Playdough
Added Sep 30 · Ages 3+Crumple Pin BowlingFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Ball · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Roll
Added Aug 24 · Ages 3 to 5Color Drop TowersFine Motor ControlDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Golf Ball Tees · Paper Cup · Playdough · Water
Added Aug 19 · Ages 1 to 5Tower Sticker ChallengeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Paper · Stickers
Added Aug 5 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Stick TwisterFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory Squeeze LinesFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Rice · Scissors · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Shape PressFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Aug 1 · Ages 3+Resistance Band RescueFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseHand Arches/SeparationPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 22 · Ages 6+Clip Straightener PostsFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Clips · Paper Plate · PlaydoughWhile 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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