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 Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Sponge Weight WeaveGraspBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Container · Craft Sticks · Sponge · Water · Yarn
Added Jan 20 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Weight ReleaseGraspFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Bucket · Sponge · Stuffed Animal · Water
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3 to 5Resistant Card Weave PullGraspBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 11 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Squeeze SplashGraspFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Sticky Bean RescueGraspBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Theraputty · Tongs
Added Dec 30 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Transfer ChallengeGraspFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Cotton Balls · Pom-poms · Spoon · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Cardboard Punch ArtGraspBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Sep 30 · Ages 3+Crumple Pin BowlingGraspBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Ball · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Roll
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory Squeeze LinesGraspBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Rice · Scissors · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchGraspBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadGraspBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 22 · Ages 6+Clip Straightener StackGraspBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Clips · Paper Plate · PlaydoughWhile 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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