Hands & Fingers

Pincer Control

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.

The Bubble Drop Precision RoadSticky Finger Bead RescueThe Bead Bridge SlideCrumpled Leaf Twig Tree

Pincer Control activities

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The Bubble Drop Precision RoadAdded Feb 28 · Ages 3+The Bubble Drop Precision RoadPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · WaterSticky Finger Bead RescueAdded Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Finger Bead RescuePincer ControlFinger IsolationThumb OppositionYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper CupThe Bead Bridge SlideAdded Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5The Bead Bridge SlidePincer ControlCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · StrawsCrumpled Leaf Twig TreeAdded Feb 26 · Ages 3 to 5Crumpled Leaf Twig TreePincer ControlIn-hand ManipulationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Branches · Clothespins · Container · Playdough · Tissue PaperThe Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsAdded Feb 24 · Ages 3+The Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Plastic Container · Tweezers · WaterThe Foil Button PressAdded Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5The Foil Button PressPincer ControlFinger StrengthGraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons
The Royal Cardboard CuffAdded Feb 22 · Ages 3+The Royal Cardboard CuffPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · YarnBaking Cup Parachute DropAdded Feb 14 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Parachute DropPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Baking Cups · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · YarnNoodle Notch Shelf BuildAdded Feb 14 · Ages 3+Noodle Notch Shelf BuildPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Knife · Pom-poms · Pool NoodleBaking Cup Coin BalanceAdded Feb 9 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Coin BalancePincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Baking Cups · Coins · WaterPutty Pancake DecoratorsAdded Feb 7 · Ages 3+Putty Pancake DecoratorsPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Paper Plate · Theraputty · Tongs · TweezersHeavy Foil Rock DecorateAdded Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Rock DecoratePincer ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beans · Cardboard · Glue · Markers

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