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 11 · Ages 3+Drawbridge Pulley MasterMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Stocking Treasure WalkMotor PlanningBalanceBody AwarenessYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper · Pom-poms · Stockings
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Wobbly Straw SlalomMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Playdough · Straws · String
Added May 6 · Ages 3+Double Cup Balloon BopMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Balloon · Paper Cup
Added May 4 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Box Texture TunnelMotor PlanningBody AwarenessTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cotton Balls · Fabric · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added May 3 · Ages 3+Newspaper Ring LaunchersMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Apr 30 · Ages 3+Space Station Balloon SqueezeMotor PlanningBody AwarenessProprioceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Boxes
Added Apr 29 · Ages 3+Pincer Slider Box MazeMotor PlanningPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Balloon Powered Foil BoatMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Balloon · Masking Tape · Straws · Water
Added Apr 25 · Ages 3+Standing Newspaper Foot Crumple ChallengeMotor PlanningBalanceBody AwarenessYou'll need: Basket · Newspaper
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Cardboard Box Pinball GoalMotor PlanningExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 22 · Ages 1 to 5Rainbow Ribbon SpoolMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · SpoonWhile 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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