Turning the forearm so the palm faces down. We need this movement to type on a keyboard, pour from a pitcher, or dribble a ball.
Kids practice it by turning cards over, flipping pretend pancakes, pouring water from a cup, and pressing stamps or playdough with the palm facing down.
See our guide to pencil grasp patterns to see how this skill shows up in handwriting.
Added Jul 17 · Ages 1 to 5Paper Plate Axle TwistForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 26 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Key Turn ChallengeForearm PronationBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Playdough · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jun 22 · Ages 1 to 5Galaxy Bead SpinnerForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Markers · Masking Tape · Water
Added May 5 · Ages 3+Ribbon Twirl SpinnerForearm PronationBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Pencil · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Mar 15 · Ages 3+Spinning Ribbon WandForearm PronationForearm SupinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Feb 26 · Ages 3 to 5Secret Keyhole DropForearm PronationEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Feb 12 · Ages 3+Plate Tilt Button SlideForearm PronationEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Twist and Drill Wall WorkForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Theraputty
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Weighted Reel RescueForearm PronationBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bean Bag · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pencil · Plastic Container · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Frame WeaveForearm PronationBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Spiral Stick RotatorForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Scissors
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Stick RotationForearm PronationForearm SupinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Craft Sticks · Scissors · Sponge · 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 Forearm Pronation, we invite you to connect with us.
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