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 Jan 27 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Sponge Target PostProximal StabilityPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Pom-poms · Scissors · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slit Curtain PushProximal StabilityPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn Unwind ChallengeProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Playdough · Sequins · Yarn
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Spiral Stick RotatorProximal StabilityForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Scissors
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sludge SqueezeProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Eyedropper · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Oats · Plastic Container · Water
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Tunnel PushProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3+Putty Piston PushProximal StabilityPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Container · Craft Sticks · Theraputty
Added Jan 19 · Ages 1 to 5Precision Tube DropProximal StabilityEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Putty Pat PaintersProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Theraputty
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Resistant Rip MuralProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Resistance WallProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Jan 1 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Brick LayersProximal StabilityHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · PlaydoughWhile 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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