Tripod Grasp: A Fine Motor Skill With A Big Impact
Learn what a Tripod grasp is and the difference between a static and dynamic tripod grasp by an OT. Also find activities that promote this preschool skill. Pencil Grasps is one of the common concerns teachers and parents have for Occupational Therapists. Partly...
Water Balloon Games that Preschoolers Will Love
Water balloon games are fun and motivating! But did you know that they can also work on strengthening, graded control, and attention? Once the weather gets warm enough that my kids don’t need a winter jacket, my kids are asking to play with water balloons! They...
Outdoor Activities for Kids that Strengthen Hands!
Get these Outdoor Activities for kids that will work on their writing, scissor skills, fine motor skills and self help skills without them even realizing that is what they are doing! Hand strength plays a major part in all of these life skills! Why is Hand...
Fine Motor Activities for Cutting Skills WITHOUT Scissors
Is this even possible? Yes! Discover the activities that Occupational Therapists use while working on cutting skills in schools. I hear parents say all the time that their kids do not use scissors at home. I don’t blame them! Did you know there are fine motor...
30 Ultimate Fine Motor Activities with Household Items!
Did you know that your house is full of fine motor activities that your kiddo can do every day? You’ll be surprised how easy it can be! Giving kids the opportunity to do fine motor activities throughout their day is really good for them! And I find it as a mom...
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