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 25 · Ages 3 to 5Rainbow Tissue JarIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Jar · Tissue Paper
Added Oct 9 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Pom-Pom PushIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineDistal Finger Control+2 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Aug 28 · Ages 3+Cherry GraspIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/Separation+3 moreYou'll need: Bucket · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Jun 27 · Ages 3 to 5Running WaterIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sorting ButtonsIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentHand Arches/SeparationHand DexterityPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Container
Added Dec 17 · Ages 3+Beads for AllIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger Translation+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Lace
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3 to 5Mac and ShakeIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseFinger TranslationHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Coins · Container · Hole Puncher · Macaroni
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Squirt Till it DropsIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Ping Pong Ball · Shaving Cream · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+Punch ItIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentCuttingHand Arches/SeparationYou'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 Intrinsic Muscle Development, we invite you to connect with us.
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