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 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 · Tweezers
Added Feb 25 · Ages 3+Cut Me a TreeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCutting+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Glue · Stickers
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Q-Tips · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3+Motor SpiderFine Motor ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Paint Brush · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera PaintWhile 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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