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 Jan 25 · Ages 3 to 5Rainbow Tissue JarFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Jar · Tissue Paper
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Web ArtFine Motor ControlCore StrengthDistal Finger ControlMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Oct 9 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Pom-Pom PushFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineDistal Finger Control+2 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Aug 9 · Ages 3+Color CodesFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Crayons · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Paper · Pegs · Pool Noodle
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Dinosaur FeetFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Scissors · Stickers
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3 to 5Honey JarFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Jar · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jul 30 · Ages 3+Size TrianglesFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper · Post-Its
Added Jul 7 · Ages 1 to 5Hatching EggFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jul 2 · Ages 3 to 5Catch-a-BugFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Basket · Shoe Box · Tongs · Yarn
Added Jun 21 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Hunt Sensory BinFine Motor ControlProprioceptionTactile PerceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Bowl · Coins · Rice · Sand · Tongs
Added Jun 17 · Ages 3+Flying UnicornFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Hole Puncher · Paper · Paper Plate · Scissors · String
Added May 24 · Ages 6+Puppy Tug ToysFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIdeation+2 moreYou'll need: Fabric · 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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