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Fine Motor Skills
What Is Bilateral Integration In Children?
Bilateral coordination, also called bilateral integration, is the ability to use both sides of the body simultaneously in a coordinated and organized manner. This is an important skill for children to develop as it allows them to improve gross motor skills and perform tasks such as writing, using scissors, and tying their shoes with both […]
What Is a Pen Gripper? (And How It Improves Handwriting)
A pen gripper, or commonly known as a pencil grip, is a small device that is used to hold a pen or pencil in place. It is usually made of plastic and has a small grip that can be inserted into the barrel of the pen or pencil. The gripper is then placed over the […]
Scissor Skills For Kids: Fine Motor Benefits Of Cutting With Scissors
Scissor skills are an important set of fine motor skills required for developing cutting abilities. Cutting skills take time to develop in children and can take until a child is 6 years old to be fully developed. Scissor use has slowly been on the decline due to the increase in the use of technology during […]
16 Hand Strengthening Activities For Kids
Does your kid tire easily after using their hands for daily activities? Do they struggle while tying their shoes, using zippers, or using a pencil? If these problems sound familiar, then it might be time to try hand strengthening activities. Some kids have weak hands due to their age, less developed hand muscles, or low […]
The Importance of Hand Dominance in Children
Hand dominance is needed for different tasks throughout the day, whether it is our writing, holding an object, cutting, and also brushing teeth. Having a consistent hand preference or an established hand dominance is important as it allows us to do tasks more efficiently and skillfully. Among the majority of kids, hand preference develops during […]
Teaching Shoe Tying 101: How to Tie Shoes For Kids
Teaching your child how to tie their shoelaces can be challenging and frustrating for most parents. However, it is one of the developmental milestones that every parent wants their kid to master before they enter kindergarten. This skill is an important skill to have. Whether you are an athlete going out on the field or […]
Thumb Wrap Grasp in Kids (And How To Fix It)
There are multiple types of pencil grasps that a child needs to work through to develop the eventual goal of the dynamic tripod grasp as a mature grasp. The general pencil grasp development goes from palmer-supinate grasp, digital pronate grasp, four-fingered grasp, and then static quadruped or tripod grasp. However, as children develop pencil grasp, […]
Digital Pronate Grasp: 5 Activities To Help Improve Child’s Grasp
If you are a parent to a 2 or 3-year-old child, it’s high time to start monitoring their grasp of objects. Your child’s grasp patterns are an important aspect of their learning and fine motor skills. It is important for your child to develop fine motor skills through their play. A great way to see […]
15 Ways to Make Your Child Enjoy Writing
From improving their motor skills and developing hand-eye coordination to making writing tasks fun, there are several ways to make your child enjoy writing. This article outlines several strategies parents and teachers can use to help their children build interest in writing. In today’s high-tech world, handwriting can be considered as not a crucial skill. […]
Everything you need to know about Therapy Putty
Therapy putty is a product specifically designed for hands and is loved by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists alike! It’s used by people who are suffering from hand problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or in children to increase dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand strength. Many therapists find this tool effective because it […]
What Is Paediatric Occupational Therapy And How Does It Help?
Paediatric occupational therapy is a type of occupational therapy that focuses on the development, growth and learning of children. Occupational therapists (OTs) help children develop the skills they need to function in day-to-day life, whether that is at home, school or in the community. They work with children with and without disabilities to help the […]
Fine Motor Skill Toys: 9 Top Picks for Infants and Toddlers
Fine motor skills are such an essential part of everyday life. From doing up buttons, zippers, opening containers and packets, handwriting and picking up small objects, all these require fine motor skills. Naturally, most people don’t even realise they’re utilising them. Ensuring your child is learning and improving their fine motor skills will help them […]
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