Posts in “Fine motor activities”
Seven of Emerge’s Favorite Games for Fine Motor Development
We love using games at Emerge to promote skill development and we often recommend them as a fun way to address therapy goals at home. Please note that the beginning age is a general guideline. Some children may be ready for a particular game at a somewhat older or younger age.
Fine Motor Games:
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Learning to Write
Have the children practice the components of writing, specifically circles, horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines.
Practice strokes in different mediums to provide sensory feedback, eg tracing on a sand or salt tray or in foam soap.
Demonstrated how the letter or number is made.
Have the…
Spring and Summer Programs are up on the Website!!
We are so excited to offer a wide variety of summer programs, including two new social skills groups.
SPRING PROGRAM!!
Writing For Fun Our spring small group writing program starts on Friday, March 9th at 4:00. This fun program is designed to improve writing skills for children in Kindergarten…
These are a Few of Our Favorite Things
Tactile: Theraputty and many variants: You can buy or make your own. Great for hiding things in for child to find. $6-10.
Instant Sno: Add water to a small amount of powder and the powder instantly erupts into a fluffy cool pile of artificial snow. Amazon. $4-10.
Body Sox: This is a Lycra…
New Handwriting Group Starting at Emerge
Is your child struggling to learn how to write? Even in this age of electronics, it is important to be able to comfortably and legibly write. Many children are finding themselves facing the demands of writing (and coloring, drawing, and cutting) in the early grades and they do not have the…
Summer time activities to develop motor skills
Summer is a great time to engage your child in play activities that will develop and refine their fine and gross motor skills. These skills provide a foundation for future school and social success. Check out the blog of this school in Australia, aptly named Irresistible Ideas for Play Based…
Using Kitchen Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Involving your child in food preparation and other kitchen tasks is a great way to develop their fine motor skills, including grasp, bilateral coordination and tool use. Additionally working with food is highly motivating for many children. Check out a recent post at Let's Explore where she…
Art Supplies
I wanted to share the Stubby Pencil Studio, a great on-line resource for eco friendly drawing and art supplies. They carry Crayon Rocks
which we use in the office and have often recommended to parents for home use. The unique shape of the crayons promotes a mature pencil grasp. They have a…
Practical Fine Motor Activities
Recently I was at a school IEP meeting for a child evaluated at Emerge. I suggested that one of his OT goals might be competency in functional fine motor activities and gave a couple of examples. The school OT was happy to work on such activities, but asked for a list of suggestions. The result…
String Along Lacing Kit
If you are looking for a fun toy that develops fine motor and visual perceptual skills, consider the String Along Lacing Kit. We have used it with children as young as three and up to 8 or 9 (although frankly it is fun at any age). A colored string is loaded into the punch needle and then pushed…
Parenting Classes: Food for the Soul
Emerge is pleased to be offering a series of parenting classes. Our first class on Relaxation was very well received. One parent described it as: Food for her soul. These classes are an opportunity for you to learn about what you can do at home to help and support your child. The next class…
Handwriting vs. technology
Kristen asks: "I work at The Hill Center in Durham where we follow a research-based methodology for individualized instruction. Handwriting is a component for our younger students who are in need. We are also beginning to consider and incorporate various technologies in our instructional…
Halloween is Coming!
Have you smelled it?
Have you seen the colors start to change?
Have you felt the crisp morning air?
Fall weather is finally peeking into the Triangle and Halloween is soon to follow. Halloween often presents challenges for families of children with special needs. Whether or not you choose to…
Welcome!!
Welcome to Bonnie's Blog. I am the founder and director of Emerge-A Child's Place, a private practice committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families. If you are not familiar with us, take a look at our website for further information. I wanted a way to connect with…