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....
View ArticleTorn 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...
View ArticleOT 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...
View ArticleSeasonal 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...
View ArticleFun 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,...
View ArticleColored 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...
View ArticleHand 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...
View ArticleFree 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,...
View ArticleFybogel 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...
View ArticleSeasonal 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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