Home activities for grasp and fine motor skills

Therapy is great, but skills won't be permanently changed with a few sessions of OT per day.  Work some of these activities into your routine for good fine motor and pre-writing skills.  These activities are appropriate for 3-5 year olds.  These activities can be used for older children working on fine motor skills.

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Cut, Rip, Crumple, and Throw

This is one of my favorite activities to do with students.  People forget how hard ripping can be.  It is a GREAT fine motor tasks.  I also love how this activity gets kids to use the tips of their fingers and strengthen the in-hand muscles.