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 28 · Ages 3 to 5Hanger Bead ElevatorFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Clothespins · Hanger · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Sponge TrailFinger StrengthShoulder StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Bowl · Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Sponge · Water
Added Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Reef RescueFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Egg Carton · Markers · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Button PressFinger StrengthGraspPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3 to 5Masking Tape Web RescueFinger StrengthCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stuffed Animal
Added Feb 12 · Ages 3+Splash Goal Ball PushFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 10 · Ages 3+Banded Bottle Bean SliderFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Beans · Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze MailFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Anchor Cup ClipFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Bean Bag · Clothespins · Markers · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Feb 5 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Band Tunnel ClipFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 4 · Ages 1 to 5Putty Spool Force PushFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Playdough · Yarn
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze & DropFinger StrengthProprioceptionSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Bucket · Newspaper · Plastic Container · WaterWhile 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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