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The vestibular sensory system is important for balance and spatial orientation. Here are some great vestibular activities for kids.

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Are you looking for some fun, hands-on ways to practice letter formations without using worksheets? Here are some FUN letter formation activities so that your child is all set for forming proper letter formations. #Handwriting #HandwritingTips #OTTips #SchoolOT #KidsActivity

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Bilateral coordination activities help kids develop physical and cognitive skills. Use fun activities to help kids practice their new skills this summer.
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Completing eye-hand coordination activities can improve visual perception and coordination skills in children. It is an important part of fine motor skill development and here are some easy ways you can help children improve this skill.
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Children go through a series of fine motor developmental milestones during the early years. Find out which fine motor developmental milestones you should know in this article.
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Finger dexterity activities are designed to help kids improve their ability to handle small objects. Here are my favorite activities to help improve finger dexterity with kids.
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Does your child's handwriting speed affect their participation in writing assignments? Handwriting speed develops over time and there are some ways you can help improve it. Keep reading below to find out what typical writing speeds are by grade level and also some tips for improving handwriting speed.
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Today we are going to take a look at a common grasp that emerges as a baby begins to grasp objects with their hands. Have you ever wondered what is a pincer grasp and why it matters? If so, I have all the answers for you in this post.
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Building grip strength can be fun and easy … even if you’re just a kid. To show you how I’ve created this list of activities that are great for kids. Plus we’ll dig into why grip strength is important and some signs to look for if you think your child or student has weak grip strength.
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The pincer grasp is an essential skill for childhood development. We are going to take a look at a common grasp that emerges as a baby begins to grasp objects with their hands. Have you ever wondered what is a pincer grasp and why it matters? If so, I have all the answers for you in this post.
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Is the tripod grasp really the best grasp for children? This article discusses the development of the tripod grasp and its role in handwriting.