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 May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicPincer ControlDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 13 · Ages 3+Hang Up a PatternPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Hanger · Index Cards · Paper · Stickers
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Pom pom BirdPincer ControlBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Pom-poms · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Small Button BoxPincer ControlActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Scissors · Velcro
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3 to 5Mac and ShakePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseFinger TranslationHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Coins · Container · Hole Puncher · Macaroni
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Spaghetti StringingPincer ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Beads · Paper Cup · Playdough · Spaghetti · Styrofoam
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+StickplanePincer ControlBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Stickers · Tempera PaintWhile 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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