How skillful and quick the fingers are when handling small objects. Good dexterity helps with tying shoes, handling coins, and manipulating fasteners.
Added May 20 · Ages 3+Decorated Bead BoxHand DexterityFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Paint Brush · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicHand DexterityDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sorting ButtonsHand DexterityHand Arches/SeparationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Container
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeHand DexterityBilateral 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 BirdHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Pom-poms · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Small Button BoxHand DexterityActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Scissors · Velcro
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll SheepHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Glue · Masking Tape · Paint Brush · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Colorful BookmarkHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper · Yarn
Added Nov 13 · Ages 1 to 5Dot Dot PaintHand DexterityFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Q-Tips · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Yarn PaintingHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Bowl · Construction Paper · Container · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Yarn
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Multi Step ShamrockHand DexterityBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+5 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Macaroni · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Sequins · Tissue Paper · Tongs · Tweezers · Yarn
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Spaghetti StringingHand DexterityEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Beads · Paper Cup · Playdough · Spaghetti · StyrofoamWhile 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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