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 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze and Slot CupsFinger StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Weight TowerFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Foam Sheets · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Force SculptureFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 11 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Squeeze SplashFinger StrengthGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Crunch SlotFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Strong Punch Lacing BoardFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Stick Bridge ClipFinger StrengthPincer ControlShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3+Cactus Needle PushFinger StrengthPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Pom-poms · Spaghetti · Theraputty
Added Jan 7 · Ages 3 to 5Slot Stuff HedgehogFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jan 7 · Ages 3+Water Wipe TracingFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPre WritingYou'll need: Chalk · Chalk Board · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3+Line Up ClipsFinger StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · String
Added Dec 1 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Feather MatchFinger StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Index Cards · Markers · 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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