Ever wonder what products and activities are best for child development? There are so many options out there, and making a choice can be overwhelming. I created this content so that you no longer need to ponder what products to buy when trying to build children’s fine motor skills. Products are geared for therapists, teachers, and parents alike. Use them with kiddos during therapy sessions, lesson plans, and at home. I have used all the products featured on this page in my pediatric occupational therapy practice. But don’t just take my word for it. They have been kid-tested and approved! When kids are excited about an activity, they will learn! I will gradually add to this page, but here is my first pick to get the ball rolling!
Marble Run Infinite Loop Toy
Get A Grip Pegboard Set
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This pegboard is so versatile! I always use this product in my school-based practice because it can target many different skills.
Build skills in the following areas using this gem:
- Visual Memory
- Visual Tracking and Scanning
- In-hand Manipulation
- Left to Right Progression (important for handwriting)
- Grasp Patterns (tripod grip, lateral pinch, aka key grip)
- Matching Skills
- Near-Point Copying (copying material placed close by the child, such as on the table surface)
- Fine motor strength and so much more!
Check out Get A Grip Pegboard in action! Here are a few posts from my Instagram page showing how multi-purposeful this tool can be in your practice, classroom, or home.
Kid’s Love This!
I’m not gonna lie, I like playing this game just as much as my students do! It’s so much fun, and the therapeutic benefits are ginormous! Let me break it down:
💪🏽eye-hand coordination
💪🏽visual tracking
💪🏽Reciprocal bilateral coordination: (both sides of the body are moving in a rhythmical motion)
💪🏽core strength
💪🏽balance
💪🏽upper body and wrist stabilization– great activity to do with kiddos who raise their elbows when cutting!
💪🏽motor planning
💪🏽Pressure grading
💪🏽Proprioceptive awareness
💪🏽executive functioning: planning, sequencing, and here’s the big one: impulse control💣
Want one? It’s available on Amazon! It’s been updated since I bought mine, but it’s basically the same thing.
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Stay Tuned For More To Come!
