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 Apr 26 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Button SlotPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 21 · Ages 3+Coffee Filter Raindrop RacePincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Baking Cups · Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Plate · Water
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin SlidePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Bubble Foundation TowerPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Blocks · Bubble Wrap · Markers · Tweezers
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3+Balloon Cup WobblePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Balloon · Beads · Bowl · Masking Tape · Tweezers
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring SqueezerPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3 to 5Egg Carton Bridge WeaverPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Egg Carton · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3+Coffee Filter Magic FlowerPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Plastic Container · Water
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Palm-Flip Treasure DropPincer ControlForearm SupinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Added Mar 8 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Rescue MissionPincer ControlBody AwarenessTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape
Added Mar 5 · Ages 3+Card Link ArchPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Index Cards · Paper Clips · Paper Cup
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Wrap Pincer PopPincer ControlFinger StrengthVisual TrackingYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Clothespins · MarkersWhile 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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