Strengthening the tiny muscles located deep inside the hand. These small muscles are vital for cupping the palm to hold water, making precise finger movements, and holding a pencil with good control.
Added Aug 27 · Ages 3 to 5Under-Table Tissue GalaxyIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentCore StrengthShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Tissue Paper
Added Aug 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Bead Wrap RescueIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Bowl · Tray
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Ring Noodle SlideIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Pool Noodle
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3+Felt Petal Patch BuilderIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Felt · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors
Added Apr 22 · Ages 1 to 5Rainbow Ribbon SpoolIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Spoon
Added Apr 20 · Ages 3 to 5Cosmic Tissue Bottle PushIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 18 · Ages 1 to 5Baking Cup Hidden Bubble PopsIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentFinger IsolationSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Baking Cups · Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Glue · Scissors
Added Apr 3 · Ages 1 to 5Stocking Bean Bag RescueIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bean Bag · Stockings
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring SqueezerIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Mar 21 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Yarn Rescue MissionIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Yarn
Added Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Cliff ClimberIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Shoe Box
Added Feb 26 · Ages 3 to 5Crumpled Leaf Twig TreeIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentIn-hand ManipulationPincer ControlYou'll need: Branches · Clothespins · Container · Playdough · Tissue PaperWhile 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 Intrinsic Muscle Development, we invite you to connect with us.
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