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 May 17 · Ages 3+Balance on the WebMotor PlanningBalanceBody AwarenessCore Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Bean Bag · Container · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3 to 5Leveled CupMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthForearm PronationYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Balance the BeansMotor PlanningBalanceEye-Hand CoordinationTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Beans · Container · Masking Tape · Spoon
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeMotor PlanningBilateral 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 17 · Ages 3+Recycled Jug CatcherMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Milk Container · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Mixed ClothespinsMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Crayons · Markers
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Small Button BoxMotor PlanningActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Scissors · Velcro
Added Dec 19 · Ages 3 to 5Fall LeavesMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCutting+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tongs
Added Nov 30 · Ages 6+Felt BirdMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3+Midline PassingMotor PlanningCore StrengthCrossing MidlineUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Ball · Balloon
Added Nov 27 · Ages 3+Egg Carton FishMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle EyesWhile 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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