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 Dec 20 · Ages 3+Vertical Garden PushProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Bucket · Craft Sticks · Theraputty
Added Aug 29 · Ages 3+Noodle Mountain RollProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Knife · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Pool Noodle
Added Aug 22 · Ages 3 to 5Carousel Clip SpinProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil
Added Aug 19 · Ages 1 to 5Tower Sticker ChallengeProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Paper · Stickers
Added Aug 5 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Stick TwisterProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Shape PressProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Aug 1 · Ages 3+Resistance Band RescueProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 15 · Ages 3+Pillow Bridge BalanceProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthEye-Hand Coordination+2 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pillows
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Ribbon Ring TieProximal StabilityBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Plastic Container · RibbonWhile 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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