Having enough power in the small hand muscles to do things like open a lunchbox, squeeze a glue bottle, or hold a pencil without getting tired.
Added Jun 23 · Ages 3+Stick AnimalsFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Stickers
Added Jun 21 · Ages 1 to 5Hand Strengthening ArtworkFinger StrengthCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/Separation+1 moreYou'll need: Paper · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Tempera Paint
Added May 20 · Ages 3+Decorated Bead BoxFinger StrengthFine Motor ControlHand DexterityPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Paint Brush · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicFinger StrengthDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 13 · Ages 3+Hang Up a PatternFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Hanger · Index Cards · Paper · Stickers
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3 to 5Leveled CupFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationForearm PronationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Mar 14 · Ages 3 to 5Talking ScissorsFinger StrengthCuttingHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Easel · Scissors
Added Mar 10 · Ages 3 to 5Strengthening ClothespinsFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Dice
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Your Very Own Fish TankFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Oats · Scissors
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Q-Tips · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper · Wiggle EyesWhile 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 Strength, we invite you to connect with us.
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