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 Jul 1 · Ages 3 to 5Colored Ice CubesHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Ice Cube Tray
Added Jun 29 · Ages 3+PickUp Straws GameHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspThumb OppositionYou'll need: Pen · Pipe Cleaners · Straws · Toothpicks
Added Jun 27 · Ages 3 to 5Running WaterHand Arches/SeparationFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Straw NecklacesHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer Control+1 moreYou'll need: Scissors · Straws · String · Yarn
Added Jun 21 · Ages 1 to 5Hand Strengthening ArtworkHand Arches/SeparationCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+1 moreYou'll need: Paper · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Tempera Paint
Added Mar 14 · Ages 3 to 5Talking ScissorsHand Arches/SeparationCuttingFinger StrengthYou'll need: Easel · Scissors
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Your Very Own Fish TankHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Oats · Scissors
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sorting ButtonsHand Arches/SeparationHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Container
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Recycled Jug CatcherHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Milk Container · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers
Added Dec 17 · Ages 3+Beads for AllHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger Translation+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Lace
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3 to 5Mac and ShakeHand Arches/SeparationBilateral Hand UseFinger TranslationIntrinsic Muscle Development+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Coins · Container · Hole Puncher · Macaroni
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+Punch ItHand Arches/SeparationCuttingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Index CardsWhile 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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