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 Apr 21 · Ages 3+Silent Bubble WalkMotor PlanningBody AwarenessEmotional RegulationYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 20 · Ages 1 to 5Pool Noodle SteamrollerMotor PlanningCore StrengthShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 13 · Ages 3+Newspaper Crane ChallengeMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Blocks · Boxes · Masking Tape · Newspaper
Added Apr 12 · Ages 1 to 5Stuffed Animal Delivery DriveMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 10 · Ages 3+Stocking Wrecking BallMotor PlanningBody AwarenessCore StrengthYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Stockings · Tennis Ball
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Straw Pipe Cleaner ArchitectMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Apr 8 · Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Web BridgeMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Shoe Box · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 31 · Ages 3+Wobbly Ribbon Tunnel RunMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Mar 28 · Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeMotor PlanningDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Mar 27 · Ages 1 to 5Silly String Bag StylistMotor PlanningFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Yarn · Ziplock Bag
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3+Giant Newspaper Chopstick ChallengeMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Stuffed AnimalWhile 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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