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 Apr 15 · Ages 6+Styro-Dart ChallengeShoulder StrengthMotor PlanningOcular ControlProprioception+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Mar 15 · Ages 3 to 5Plate Cymbal MarchShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+1 moreYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 24 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Wall RescueShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Tissue Paper
Added Jan 13 · Ages 1 to 5Giant Sponge Squish ArtShoulder StrengthCore StrengthCrossing MidlineProprioceptionYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Masking Tape · Sponge · Tempera Paint
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Web ArtShoulder StrengthCore StrengthDistal Finger ControlFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Tacky Tape Puzzle Pull-OffShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Stickers
Added Mar 23 · Ages 3+Basket Sock for Eye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationGraspYou'll need: Basket · Bean Bag · Bucket · Shoe Box
Added Aug 30 · Ages 3+Shoulder Strength Leopard CrawlShoulder StrengthCore StrengthMotor PlanningUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Ball · Basket · Container · Ping Pong Ball · Tennis Ball
Added May 17 · Ages 1 to 5Toss it Catch itShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Ball · Bean Bag · Blanket · Stuffed Animal
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Big Tac ToeShoulder StrengthBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthCrossing Midline+9 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · ScissorsWhile 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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