Developing the natural curve of the palm and learning to use the thumb side of the hand for work while the pinky side provides stability. This makes writing and cutting much easier.
Added May 15 · Ages 3+The Cardboard Compass NavigatorHand Arches/SeparationDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · String
Added Jan 4 · Ages 3+Finger Path PlacementsHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Jan 1 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Brick LayersHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Playdough
Added Sep 16 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Tear PuzzleHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger Isolation+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Aug 1 · Ages 3+Resistance Band RescueHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Nov 26 · Ages 3+Pick the ToothpickHand Arches/SeparationEye-Hand CoordinationTripod GraspVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Styrofoam · Toothpicks
Added Sep 21 · Ages 3 to 5Feed MeHand Arches/SeparationCuttingFinger StrengthMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Cotton Balls · Macaroni · Marbles · Markers · Scissors · Shoe Box · Tongs
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Make a PuzzleHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Paper · Ruler · Scissors
Added Sep 12 · Ages 3+Playdough Therapy TreasureHand Arches/SeparationFinger StrengthPincer GraspSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Coins · Pegs · Playdough
Added Aug 28 · Ages 3+Cherry GraspHand Arches/SeparationCuttingFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle Development+3 moreYou'll need: Bucket · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Jul 20 · Ages 3 to 5Stamp it upHand Arches/SeparationCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationTripod Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Stamps
Added Jul 9 · Ages 3 to 5Thumb Opposition with Finger PaintHand Arches/SeparationFinger StrengthSensory ProcessingThumb OppositionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paper PlateWhile 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 Hand Arches/Separation, we invite you to connect with us.
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