Being able to use one finger at a time, like pointing with the index finger or pressing a specific button, without the other fingers moving along with it.
See our guide to pencil grasp patterns to see how this skill shows up in handwriting.
Added Mar 24 · Ages 3+Shaving Cream Marble MazeFinger IsolationDistal Finger ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Food Coloring · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Shaving Cream · Ziplock Bag
Added Mar 7 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Power Road TripFinger IsolationShoulder StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Markers · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Finger Bead RescueFinger IsolationPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Ziplock Button SlideFinger IsolationVisual MotorVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Bottle Cap Finger SkatersFinger IsolationCrossing MidlineDistal Finger ControlYou'll need: Bottle · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Feb 11 · Ages 3+Bumpy Bubble Marble SlideFinger IsolationDistal Finger ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Marbles · Masking Tape
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Mystery Yarn Foil MazeFinger IsolationMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Yarn
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Maze Marble GlideFinger IsolationEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Marbles · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3+Resistance Trace BagFinger IsolationFinger StrengthPre WritingYou'll need: Corn Kernels · Markers · Plastic Container · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Nov 27 · Ages 3+Sequin Push MazeFinger IsolationDistal Finger ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Sequins
Added Nov 12 · Ages 1 to 5Sticker Garden PeelFinger IsolationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Nov 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Slot FeedFinger IsolationBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Felt · Glue · 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 Finger Isolation, we invite you to connect with us.
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