Holding a pencil or crayon using the thumb and first two fingers. This is the most efficient way to write because it lets the fingers do the moving while the hand stays comfortable.
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3+Sticky Sequin Tongs PullTripod GraspFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Glue · Pom-poms · Sequins · Tongs
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Felt Punch Mosaic ArtTripod GraspIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Felt · Glue · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Dec 18 · Ages 3+Pom-pom Poking GardenTripod GraspDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Plastic Container · Playdough · Pom-poms · Toothpicks
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tracing StencilsTripod GraspBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand Coordination+2 moreYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Construction Paper · Finger Paint
Added Nov 26 · Ages 3+Pick the ToothpickTripod GraspEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Styrofoam · Toothpicks
Added Oct 4 · Ages 3+Nuts and Bolts Tripod GraspTripod GraspDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthFinger Translation+4 moreYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts
Added Sep 21 · Ages 3 to 5Feed MeTripod GraspCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/Separation+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Cotton Balls · Macaroni · Marbles · Markers · Scissors · Shoe Box · Tongs
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Make a PuzzleTripod GraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Paper · Ruler · Scissors
Added Aug 14 · Ages 3+Acorn StamperTripod GraspBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+11 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Q-Tips · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Fruit BuildingTripod GraspBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Fruit · Toothpicks
Added Jul 20 · Ages 3 to 5Stamp it upTripod GraspCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/Separation+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Stamps
Added Jul 12 · Ages 3 to 5Ice PaintingTripod GraspPre WritingSensory ProcessingVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Tempera PaintWhile 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 Tripod Grasp, we invite you to connect with us.
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