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 Jun 20 · Ages 3 to 5Tear Tape ArtGraspBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jun 15 · Ages 3+Pillow Bridge BalanceGraspBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthEye-Hand Coordination+2 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pillows
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Screw Tower TwistGraspFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm Supination+6 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil
Added Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingGraspDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 8 · Ages 1 to 5Resistant Tear FeedGraspBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioception+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Container · Masking Tape
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Foil River Rock TossGraspBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Plastic Container
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Cloud TransferGraspEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Bowl · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Spoon
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3 to 5Squeeze Noodle MakerGraspBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Plate · Playdough · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3+Frozen Dessert RelayGraspCore StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+2 moreYou'll need: Bowl · Ice Cream Scoop · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 3Fuzzy Stick PostboxGraspBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 17 · Ages 3+Flying UnicornGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Hole Puncher · Paper · Paper Plate · Scissors · String
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5“The Claw”GraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingWrist Extension+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Boxes · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Stapler · YarnWhile 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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