Motor planning is the ability to assess a motor activity, plan and organize how to carry out that motor activity, and finally implement motor skills to achieve that motor activity.
Motor planning leads to the ability to carry out a motor skill automatically after enough practice.
Added Nov 2 · Ages 6+Foil Shape Jump SequenceMotor PlanningBody AwarenessSequencingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Index Cards · Pen · Pillows
Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Wrap Road TripMotor PlanningFinger IsolationSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Blocks · Bubble Wrap · Playdough · Yarn
Added Oct 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Blanket Nest TugMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Blanket · Pillows · Stuffed Animal
Added Aug 17 · Ages 3+Rainbow Ribbon Wall WeaveMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jul 23 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Mirror MatchMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Catch-ItMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · String
Added Jun 12 · Ages 3+Snake Rim Marble RunMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Marbles · Paper Plate · Playdough
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Ziplock Air LauncherMotor PlanningFinger StrengthVisual TrackingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added Jun 6 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Shutter-Bug CameraMotor PlanningDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added May 24 · Ages 3+Straw Rocket BlastMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper · Pencil · Scissors · Straws
Added May 19 · Ages 1 to 5Laundry Basket SailboatMotor PlanningCore StrengthUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle
Added May 17 · Ages 3+Cardboard Paddle Balance WalkMotor PlanningBalanceEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong BallWhile 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 Motor Planning, we invite you to connect with us.
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