Using the tips of the thumb and index finger to pick up small objects. This delicate movement is used for eating finger foods, buttoning clothes, and eventually holding a pencil.
Added Sep 27 · Ages 3+The Silver Trap Button RescuePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Bowl · Buttons · Masking Tape · Pencil · Tweezers
Added Sep 25 · Ages 3 to 5The Index Card Step ClimberPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Sep 10 · Ages 3 to 5The Shimmering Foil Star PunchPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Q-Tips
Added Aug 29 · Ages 1 to 5The Sticker Puppet RescuePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Markers · Paper Bag · Stickers
Added Aug 23 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Cup Pom-pom StuffPincer ControlFinger IsolationTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Aug 19 · Ages 3 to 5The Confetti Cupcake DecoratorPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Baking Cups · Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper · Tongs
Added Aug 9 · Ages 3 to 5The Ribbon Ring SqueezePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Shimmering Foil Scale MatchPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Jul 25 · Ages 3+Balloon Bead Balance MissionPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Beads · Bowl · Tweezers
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3 to 5The Foil Pond Tongs TaskPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jul 7 · Ages 3+The Index Card Tweezer TunnelPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Tweezers
Added Jul 5 · Ages 3+The Spiky Paper Roll TowerPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pencil · Pipe CleanersWhile 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 Pincer Control, we invite you to connect with us.
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