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 May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicGraspDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Fun JarGraspEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspTripod Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Cotton Balls · Hole Puncher · Jar · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Q-Tips · Scissors · Straws · Tongs · Tweezers · Wooden Sticks
Added Apr 13 · Ages 3+Hang Up a PatternGraspBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Hanger · Index Cards · Paper · Stickers
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Q-Tips · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Pom pom BirdGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Pom-poms · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3+Motor SpiderGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Paint Brush · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Mixed ClothespinsGraspBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Crayons · Markers
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Ice Cream ScooperGraspActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseCutting+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Ice Cream Scoop · Masking Tape · Playdough · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 19 · Ages 3 to 5Fall LeavesGraspBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCutting+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tongs
Added Dec 14 · Ages 3+Paper Star FishGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · Stickers · Tissue Paper · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll SheepGraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Glue · Masking Tape · Paint Brush · Scissors · Wiggle EyesWhile 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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