How skillful and quick the fingers are when handling small objects. Good dexterity helps with tying shoes, handling coins, and manipulating fasteners.
Added Oct 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Hair SalonHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Beads · Bowl · Crayons · Egg Carton · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 15 · Ages 6+Styrofoam Bolt BuilderHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseStereognosisYou'll need: Blocks · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil · Styrofoam
Added Jul 2 · Ages 3+Metal Button SpireHand DexterityBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Straw Pipe Cleaner ArchitectHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Apr 7 · Ages 3+Sparkly Pipe Cleaner SpectaclesHand DexterityBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversHand DexterityBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Water
Added Mar 13 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Cardboard Letter WrapHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 25 · Ages 6+Sturdy Newspaper BridgeHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Newspaper
Added Feb 23 · Ages 6+Yarn Star WeaverHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Beaded Rainbow BranchHand DexterityBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Branches · Yarn
Added Jan 29 · Ages 3+Heavy Punch Sequin FillHand DexterityPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Sequins · Tweezers
Added Jan 28 · Ages 3+Resistant Gate PushHand DexterityProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Shoe BoxWhile 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 Dexterity, we invite you to connect with us.
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