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 Feb 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Haircut DayProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Balloon · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Line Wall ArtProximal StabilityPincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Twist and Drill Wall WorkProximal StabilityForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Theraputty
Added Feb 5 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Target PokeProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Q-Tips
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Kernel Cannon WallProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Corn Kernels · Eyedropper · Markers · Masking Tape · Playdough · Water
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Tear & Crumple PressProximal StabilityFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Balloon Barrier Stick PushProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Playdough Pothole PunchProximal StabilityPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Paper Plate · Playdough
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Roller Texture WallProximal StabilityPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container
Added Jan 28 · Ages 3+Resistant Gate PushProximal StabilityHand DexterityProprioceptionYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tension Gate Stick PullProximal StabilityPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · 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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