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 Mar 27 · Ages 1 to 5Silly Yarn 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 Animal
Added Mar 23 · Ages 3+Ribbon Tail RescueMotor PlanningBody AwarenessPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Mar 21 · Ages 3+Gravity Bead LabyrinthMotor PlanningExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Beads · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Rainbow Hand WeaverMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Marble RinkMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Marbles · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Tap and Cup MoveMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseExecutive FunctioningYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Paper Cup
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3 to 5Egg Carton Bridge WeaverMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Egg Carton · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3+Over-Head Balloon DropMotor PlanningBody AwarenessCore StrengthYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Pillows
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Tilted Straw MazeMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 14 · Ages 3+Silver Pan Web WeaverMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Markers · Pencil · Yarn
Added Mar 13 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Cardboard Letter WrapMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · YarnWhile 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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