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 Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Anchor Cup ClipPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Bean Bag · Clothespins · Markers · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Feb 5 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Band Tunnel ClipPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3+Foam Spike Pom-Pom InsertPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3+Tee-Weave Card CreatorPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 3 · Ages 1 to 5Tape-Wrapped Block UnwindPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Felt Punch Mosaic ArtPincer ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Felt · Glue · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Cardboard Hole Punch PeggingPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Resistant Foam Pin PushPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slit Curtain PushPincer ControlProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Plate Rim Precision TweezePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Paper Plate · Tweezers
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Resistance Tear PushPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Lid · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Coil Drop TargetPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners · 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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