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 Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Coil Stick ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Slot StuffingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 3 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Ball Rescue ClipIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Bowl · Clothespins · Cotton Balls · Egg Carton
Added Dec 27 · Ages 3+Card Scroll BuildersIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pencil · Stickers
Added Dec 25 · Ages 3+Lid Lacing ChallengeIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Dec 11 · Ages 3+Noodle Chop SortIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Knife · Markers · Pool Noodle · Scissors
Added Dec 10 · Ages 3+Putty Treasure DigIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Added Dec 9 · Ages 3+Tissue Tear TreasuresIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Pencil · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 7 · Ages 3+Tee Punch GardenIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Pipe Cleaners
Added Nov 26 · Ages 3+Foil Ball TossIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Masking Tape
Added Nov 18 · Ages 3+Foil Smash TargetIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Aug 22 · Ages 3 to 5Carousel Clip SpinIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Plate · PencilWhile 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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