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 Jun 16 · Ages 3+Paper Roll Pincer SqueezerPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Macaroni PutterPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Macaroni · Masking Tape · Q-Tips
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Cloud GardenPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added Jun 3 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Cupcake ScoopPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Aluminum Foil · Baking Cups · Beads · Spoon
Added May 22 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Yarn HarpPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 21 · Ages 3 to 5Fuzzy Felt Sorting NestPincer ControlVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Egg Carton · Felt · Markers · Scissors · Tweezers
Added May 12 · Ages 3+Button Anchor Wind-UpPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Milk Container · Rice · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 9 · Ages 3+Rainbow Tissue WindmillPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws · Tissue Paper
Added May 8 · Ages 1 to 5Hidden Meadow RescuePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Lid · Markers · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper
Added May 8 · Ages 3+Upright Clip FencePincer ControlDistal Finger ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Apr 29 · Ages 3+Pincer Slider Box MazePincer ControlMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 27 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Water BridgePincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Pom-poms · WaterWhile 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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