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.

Tight Coil Stick ArtStick Bridge ClipCard Flipper LaunchCactus Needle Push

Pincer Control activities

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Tight Coil Stick ArtAdded Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Coil Stick ArtPincer ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · StickersStick Bridge ClipAdded Jan 9 · Ages 3+Stick Bridge ClipPincer ControlFinger StrengthShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Masking TapeCard Flipper LaunchAdded Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchPincer ControlCuttingFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · ScissorsCactus Needle PushAdded Jan 8 · Ages 3+Cactus Needle PushPincer ControlFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Pom-poms · Spaghetti · TheraputtyFence Post PushAdded Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Fence Post PushPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · ScissorsCotton Ball Rescue ClipAdded Jan 3 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Ball Rescue ClipPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bowl · Clothespins · Cotton Balls · Egg Carton
Card Scroll BuildersAdded Dec 27 · Ages 3+Card Scroll BuildersPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pencil · StickersClip Chain CreationAdded Dec 24 · Ages 3+Clip Chain CreationPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Clips · String · YarnPom-Pom SkyscraperAdded Dec 15 · Ages 3+Pom-Pom SkyscraperPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Pom-poms · Styrofoam · ToothpicksTee Punch GardenAdded Dec 7 · Ages 3+Tee Punch GardenPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Pipe CleanersTape Tear PuzzleAdded Sep 16 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Tear PuzzlePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger Isolation+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · StickersColor Drop TowersAdded Aug 24 · Ages 3 to 5Color Drop TowersPincer ControlDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Golf Ball Tees · Paper Cup · Playdough · Water

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