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OT Corner: Pencil Grip 101

[Source: The Anonymous OT] Suppose you have a child that can’t hold a pencil correctly… what do you do? I still see way too many people slapping a grip on a pencil and declaring, “Job done!” Yikes....

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Torn Paper Autumn Tree Craft for Kids

[Source:  Hands on As We Grow] This Fall  tree craft is a fun way to sneak fine motor strengthening into a Fall craft with the kids. Colorful leaves make this tree a project that can be hung up on...

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OT Corner: 10 Activities to Work On Hand Strengthening

Here are 10 activities to give the muscles in the fingers and hands a workout: Ways to Use Clothes Pins with Craft Sticks Clothesline Numbers Clay Marble Mazes Hole Punch Palooza Sample Page Hand...

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Seasonal Activity of the Week: Hole Punched Hearts

[Source:  No Time for Flashcards] This easy Valentine’s Day craft was inspired by these hole punch snowflakes we posted years ago. What I love about these hearts aren’t just that they are pretty , they...

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Fun at Home: DIY Chalk Spray Paint

[Source:  The Imagination Tree] Make some DIY chalk spray paint for some outdoor art and creativity with a fun twist this summer! Such a simple recipe using just three ingredients for hours of playful,...

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Colored Waterfall Hand Strengthening/Fine Motor Art

Editor’s Note:  This activity was conceived for preschoolers, but is a perfect pincer grasp activity for all ages! [Source: Teaching 2 and 3-Year-Olds] We love to use our pipettes for preschool fine...

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Hand Strengthening Activity: Syringe Painting

[Source:  Hands On As We Grow] This simple syringe painting is a fun and easy way to create abstract art with your preschooler. When I opened the cupboard to check our medicine expiration dates (since...

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Free Montessori Inspired Apple Unit – Over 40 Activities

Editor’s Note:  I love Montessori, and the blog Carrots Are Orange.   Marnie has collecting in one post, over 40 activities from a variety of fine child development blogs, in fine and medium motor,...

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Fybogel Googly Eye Slime

Editor’s Note:   If you aren’t up for the slime, this activity would work very well with Playdoh!! [Source:  Adventures and Play/Adventures of Adam] It has been some time since we last created Fybogel...

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Seasonal Activity of the Week: Thanksgiving Turkey Baster Relay

Editor’s Note:  I know it’s early to share Thanksgiving activities but I just couldn’t resist this one!   So adorable, and GREAT hand-strengthening therapy! [Source:  The Inspired Treehouse] For the...

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