Strength and steadiness in the center of the body. A stable core and shoulders provide a solid base so the hands can be steady for writing or cutting.




Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Bridge BalanceProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Catch-ItProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · String
Added May 18 · Ages 3+Brave Cardboard ShieldProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Ribbon · Scissors
Added May 13 · Ages 3+Pencil Power ReelProximal StabilityMotor PlanningWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pencil · String
Added May 13 · Ages 3+Under-Table Starry NightProximal StabilityPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · Q-Tips
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Wobbly Straw SlalomProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Beads · Playdough · Straws · String
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Balance TrackProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationGraspYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Spoon
Added May 6 · Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Added Apr 27 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Water BridgeProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Pom-poms · Water
Added Apr 24 · Ages 1 to 5Cotton Ball Scoop RaceProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Basket · Bowl · Cotton Balls · Spoon
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead Zip-LineProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 15 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Tightrope BalanceProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Boxes · Masking Tape · YarnWhile 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 Proximal Stability, we invite you to connect with us.
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