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 16 · Ages 3+Bubble Wrap Architect ChallengeMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Bubble Wrap · Craft Sticks · Pencil · Scissors
Added Nov 8 · Ages 6+Slot & Stitch SculptureMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Scissors · Yarn
Added Aug 19 · Ages 1 to 5Tower Sticker ChallengeMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Paper · Stickers
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze Slot Mail DropMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape
Added May 10 · Ages 3+Foil Comet TossMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · String
Added May 6 · Ages 3+Spoon Obstacle DeliveryMotor PlanningBalanceCore StrengthProprioception+1 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Ping Pong Ball · Spoon · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 15 · Ages 6+Styro-Dart ChallengeMotor PlanningOcular ControlProprioceptionSequencing+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Foil River Rock TossMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Plastic Container
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Cloud TransferMotor PlanningEye-Hand CoordinationGraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Bowl · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Spoon
Added Feb 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Shape RescueMotor PlanningBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand Coordination+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Index Cards · Masking TapeWhile 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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