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 Sep 16 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Tear PuzzleFinger IsolationBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlHand Arches/Separation+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Aug 22 · Ages 3 to 5Carousel Clip SpinFinger IsolationBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Plate · PencilAdded Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5Fingerprint TurkeyFinger IsolationSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Finger Paint · Glue · Markers · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jul 29 · Ages 3+Fine Motor Marble MazeFinger IsolationBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Marbles · Scissors · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added May 18 · Ages 1 to 5Tactile PaintFinger IsolationPre WritingSensory ProcessingVisual MotorYou'll need: Food Coloring · Shaving Cream · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Finger TwisterFinger IsolationBody AwarenessCuttingMotor Planning+1 moreYou'll need: Markers · Paper · Pen · 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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