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 Jan 28 · Ages 3 to 5Weighted Clip Tower BuildFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Craft Sticks · Playdough
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Cardboard Hole Punch PeggingFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn Unwind ChallengeFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Playdough · Sequins · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 6+Cardboard Stick Weave ChallengeFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Water Pocket Clip BoatsFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Pocket Clip DropFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sludge SqueezeFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Eyedropper · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Oats · Plastic Container · Water
Added Jan 23 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Stick PullFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3+Resistance Trace BagFinger StrengthFinger IsolationPre WritingYou'll need: Corn Kernels · Markers · Plastic Container · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3+Cardboard Confetti CollageFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Sequins
Added Jan 20 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Weight ReleaseFinger StrengthGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Bucket · Sponge · Stuffed Animal · Water
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Resistance UnwindFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · 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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