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 Jun 12 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Tape ReliefFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle Development+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Screw Tower TwistFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm SupinationGrasp+6 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil
Added Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingFine Motor ControlDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Forest BuildFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Pipe Cleaners · Velcro
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Coil Wrap PrecisionFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added May 10 · Ages 3+Foil Comet TossFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · String
Added May 5 · Ages 3 to 5Twisty Cap MatchFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Markers · Plastic Container
Added May 2 · Ages 3+Confetti RainmakersFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3 to 5Squeeze Noodle MakerFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Plate · Playdough · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 3Fuzzy Stick PostboxFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Pipe CleanersWhile 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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