Stability in the upper arms and shoulders allows the hands to do delicate work. Strong shoulders help kids write or draw for longer periods without getting tired.
Added May 6 · Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Added May 3 · Ages 3+Newspaper Ring LaunchersShoulder StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Apr 20 · Ages 1 to 5The Pool Noodle SteamrollerShoulder StrengthCore StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 15 · Ages 1 to 5The Supine Tape RescueShoulder StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Basket · Boxes · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Clips · Ribbon · Stickers
Added Apr 13 · Ages 3+The Newspaper Crane ChallengeShoulder StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Blocks · Boxes · Masking Tape · Newspaper
Added Apr 12 · Ages 1 to 5Stuffed Animal Delivery DriveShoulder StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3+The Giant Newspaper Chopstick ChallengeShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 21 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Yarn Rescue MissionShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Yarn
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3 to 5The Ribbon Ladder RescueShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+The Paper Plate PulleyShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Mar 7 · Ages 3 to 5The Bubble Power Road TripShoulder StrengthFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Markers · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3+The Cardboard Tube Ball LiftShoulder StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Ball · Basket · Paper RollWhile 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 Shoulder Strength, we invite you to connect with us.
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