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Developmental Gym for Infants and Toddlers

Hand (fine-motor) task training for toddlers and young children

My baby is not using her one hand. Should I be worried? 

A list of hand (fine motor) tasks for toddlers 

Tips for training
Tips for training hand tasks in young children  

Attention and motivation are the magic ingredients for learning hand tasks 

Motivating a reluctant toddler 

Tossing toys away: I am just not interested in this game


Activities and ideas for training hand tasks

Ways to get your toddler to pay attention to a hemi hand

Hiding the hand games to encourage visual attention 

Messy play for fussy fingers 

Building towers with items from the recycling bin 

Shaking games using one hand 

Posting games with balls and rods 

Large plastic bottles for lifting and carrying 

Matching lids to jars

Nesting lids and jars 

Document tubes make great toys

Scarf and jar activities - video 

Scarf game

Playdo play

Drumming games 

Lifting and carrying for arm strength and coordination 


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