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 Sep 19 · Ages 3+Make a PuzzleFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Paper · Ruler · Scissors
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3+Clothespins ButterflyFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paint Brush · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Sep 9 · Ages 3+Fine Motor Beads KidsFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Aug 31 · Ages 3+Paper FlowerFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Baking Cups · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 14 · Ages 3+Acorn StamperFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+11 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Q-Tips · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint
Added Jul 29 · Ages 3+Fine Motor Marble MazeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Marbles · Scissors · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3+Paper Roll CaterpillarFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Felt · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 29 · Ages 3+Marble Painting The American FlagFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Container · Marbles · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 25 · Ages 3+Caterpillar ClipsFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tweezers · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 23 · Ages 3+Stick AnimalsFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 20 · Ages 3+Decorated Bead BoxFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthHand DexterityPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Paint Brush · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicFine Motor ControlDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · TweezersWhile 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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