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 Feb 15 · Ages 3+Mixed ClothespinsFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Crayons · Markers
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Ice Cream ScooperFinger StrengthActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseCutting+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Ice Cream Scoop · Masking Tape · Playdough · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 19 · Ages 3 to 5Fall LeavesFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCutting+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tongs
Added Dec 15 · Ages 3+Feed the BallFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseFinger TranslationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Coins · Tennis Ball
Added Dec 14 · Ages 3+Paper Star FishFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · Stickers · Tissue Paper · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Squirt Till it DropsFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Ping Pong Ball · Shaving Cream · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5A Slippery FishFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspSensory Processing+1 moreYou'll need: Container · Tongs · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Textured Paper PaintingFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+5 moreYou'll need: Finger Paint · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Squirt Bottle · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory SaladFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer Grasp+3 moreYou'll need: Blocks · Bowl · Construction Paper · Paper Plate · Pom-poms · Scissors · Straws · Tongs
Added Nov 13 · Ages 1 to 5Push InsFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Shoe Box
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Melting RainbowFinger StrengthCrossing MidlineFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Chalk · Dry Erase Board · Dry Erase Markers · Easel · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Birthday CakeFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioception+1 moreYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Sequins · Straws · TheraputtyWhile 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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