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 May 31 · Ages 3 to 5Sunny Stained-Glass BagFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tissue Paper · Ziplock Bag
Added May 28 · Ages 1 to 5Floating Ball Sponge RescueFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Bowl · Ping Pong Ball · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added May 26 · Ages 3 to 5Golf Tee Nail SalonFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Stickers · Styrofoam
Added Apr 20 · Ages 3 to 5Cosmic Tissue Bottle PushFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 7 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Castle SqueezerFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Apr 6 · Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Added Apr 4 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Penny BankFinger StrengthDistal Finger ControlIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool Noodle
Added Mar 27 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pancake Button PressFinger StrengthPincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Cardboard
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3+Golf Tee Yarn TrailFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Styrofoam · Yarn
Added Mar 14 · Ages 1 to 5Wet Tissue MosaicFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Dry Erase Board · Squirt Bottle · Tissue Paper · Water
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Styrofoam Star MapFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Styrofoam
Added Mar 7 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ribbon SliderFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ribbon · 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 Strength, we invite you to connect with us.
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