by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 16, 2025 | Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor development, a vital aspect of child growth, follows a sequence of milestones. In infancy (0-12 months), children learn to grasp and manipulate small objects. Toddlers (1-3 years) refine these skills by stacking objects and feeding themselves. Preschoolers...
by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 6, 2025 | Fine Motor Skills
Building fine motor skills during play is an essential part of a child’s comprehensive cognitive and physical development. Skill-boosting activities, from drawing and crafts to interactive games like tangrams, assist in developing fine motor precision, hand-eye...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Dec 19, 2024 | Fine Motor Skills
A fine motor home exercise program designed by a pediatric occupational therapist encourages the development of vital skills in children. These include hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and concentration. Engaging in diverse activities such as building with...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Dec 4, 2024 | Fine Motor Skills
Strengthening fine motor skills through play is one of the best ways to help your child build strength and coordination in their hands and fingers. These small muscles are essential for everyday tasks like writing, zipping, and eating with utensils. Fun activities...
by Skill Point Therapy | Dec 1, 2024 | Fine Motor Skills
Helping your 5-6-year-old develop amazing fine motor skills is an essential step toward building their confidence and independence. As a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, I’ve learned that simple, everyday activities can make a...
by Skill Point Therapy | Nov 3, 2024 | Fine Motor Skills
As a pediatric therapist with over 20 years of experience—and a mother of five—I know how important it is to boost fine motor skills in young children, especially those aged 4 to 6. Fine motor skills help children complete daily tasks, from holding a pencil to zipping...
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