How the hand holds an object. A mature grasp allows a child to hold a pencil efficiently for writing, while a strong grasp helps them hold onto monkey bars.
Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Button Boat RescueGraspEye-Hand CoordinationSequencingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Markers · Paper Cup · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Added Aug 25 · Ages 3+Bottle Labyrinth Ball SqueezeGraspEye-Hand CoordinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Bottle · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Straws
Added May 15 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Pan Bead ScoopGraspEye-Hand CoordinationSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Bowl · Easter Eggs · Spoon · Water
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Balance TrackGraspEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Spoon
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Dinner PrepGraspBilateral Hand UseSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Knife · Paper Plate · Pool Noodle
Added Mar 31 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Bead TossGraspEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Spoon · Water
Added Mar 24 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Plate Ball MazeGraspEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Spoon · Yarn
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Cup Secret SoundsGraspAuditory ProcessingYou'll need: Beans · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Oats · Paper Cup · Rice
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Balancing Plate Bead ChallengeGraspEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Spoon
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Button PressGraspFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Tongs and Tower ReachGraspBalanceCore StrengthYou'll need: Bean Bag · Bucket · Step Stool · Tongs
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Tension Track PushGraspEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pipe CleanersWhile 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 Grasp, we invite you to connect with us.
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