Finger isolation is the ability to move one finger at a time. Separating the movements of one finger from the movement of the other fingers is a tricky, but important fine motor skill for kids. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Think about everything your child does throughout the day that requires finger isolation: pointing, typing on the computer or another device, tying shoes, counting on his fingers, completing clothing fasteners, picking up small objects, and much more! A baby as young as 6 months may begin to isolate her index finger and thumb to pick up small ... Read More about DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: FINGER ISOLATION
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DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: D IS FOR DEXTERITY
Dexterity is the ability to use your hands skillfully, fluently, quickly, and easily. Why does your child need to master a skill that seems so complicated? This fine motor skill helps kids hold a pencil correctly and, perhaps even more importantly, helps them control that pencil to produce legible writing on a piece of paper! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Babies are working on dexterity right from the very beginning as their primitive Darwinian Reflex has them grasping your finger when you place it in their palm. Eventually, that tiny baby begins to grasp other ... Read More about DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS: D IS FOR DEXTERITY
NAME CRAFT FOR KIDS: PERSONALIZED CATERPILLARS
This fun little name craft for kids can be played with again and again so kids can get some repetition along with a great fine motor strengthening boost! One of the most common skills we address with kids in occupational therapy sessions at school (and with our preschoolers at home) is recognizing, sequencing, and writing the letters of their names. We're always trying to think of activities and projects for kids that target this skill in a new, fresh way. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Cardstock (any color), markers, clothespins WHAT TO DO: Draw the shape of a caterpillar’s body onto the cardstock ... Read More about NAME CRAFT FOR KIDS: PERSONALIZED CATERPILLARS
10 FUN GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS FOR KIDS
Around the holidays, I’m always looking for creative gift wrapping ideas for kids. My little ones love to wrap gifts for their family and friends - some years it’s all about color coordinating. Other years, it’s simply about the personal touch. However we do it, they enjoy this tradition of creating something special for others. Here are some amazing wrapping ideas we found around the web for you to try with your little ones this season! Washi Tape on Gifts from The Pink Doormat || When in doubt, get out the washi tape! Let kids go wild creating their own designs all over the ... Read More about 10 FUN GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS FOR KIDS
FINE MOTOR SKILLS: 10 DIY GARLANDS KIDS CAN HELP MAKE!
Nothing says Christmas like a good old-fashioned garland, right? But rather than going out and buying one, why not create one together as a family? Your homemade garland is sure to have a lot more character than anything you could find in a store, and you won’t believe the awesome workout your kids' fine motor skills will get from creating one of these beauties! || 1 || Watercolor Garland from Art Bar When I saw this gorgeous kid-created garland, it was love at first sight (but then again, that’s how I feel about most things over at Art Bar). Set your kiddos up with some paper, ... Read More about FINE MOTOR SKILLS: 10 DIY GARLANDS KIDS CAN HELP MAKE!
THERAPIST-APPROVED THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Hooray for Turkey Day! If you're looking for fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids, you've definitely come to the right place. These activities are more than just fun, they're the perfect way to target fine motor, gross motor, and sensory development in a creative and playful way! We use these activities with our own kids and with the children in our school-based therapy practice, so they're tried and true. 1 || THE KIDS TABLE: 15 CREATIVE THANKSGIVING IDEAS FOR KIDS: The kids table is the place to be at Thanksgiving! These activities will keep them there for awhile as you finish ... Read More about THERAPIST-APPROVED THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Halloween Movement Activities and Fine Motor Fun
If you're looking for fun, simple Halloween movement activities and fine motor fun that give a big boost to developmental skills...you've come to the right place! Try a few of these Halloween movement activities, crafts, and games to keep kids entertained at a Halloween party, or bring them into the classroom to celebrate this spooky time of year with your students!All of these activities are designed to promote gross motor, fine motor, and sensory development. So they're more than just fun...they're good for kids too! Halloween Movement and Fine MotorActivities for ... Read More about Halloween Movement Activities and Fine Motor Fun
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: FOOTBALL PASS ROUTE TRACING
Pass routes are the different patterns that a football receiver runs. These routes vary in both direction and distance and are used so that a quarterback knows ahead of time where the receiver is going to be to catch the ball. We thought it would be fun to turn pass route patterns into a fun fine motor activity for kids. This activity is awesome for building those prewriting skills - your kiddo will get great practice with tracing vertical, horizontal, diagonal and curvy lines! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Football pass routes printable, pencil WHAT TO DO: Have your child start on the green ... Read More about FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES: FOOTBALL PASS ROUTE TRACING
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