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 4 · Ages 1 to 5Putty Loop 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 · Water
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3+Sticky Sequin Tongs PullFinger StrengthPincer GraspTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Glue · Pom-poms · Sequins · Tongs
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Fuzzy Line ClipFinger StrengthPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Grip & TransferFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Cotton Balls · Food Coloring · Tongs · Water
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Cardboard Connector LinksFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Tear & Crumple PressFinger StrengthPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin MailFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Edge Clip MatchFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Paper Crumple Pin PushFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Q-Tips
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn UnravelFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Playdough · YarnWhile 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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