Fine Motor and Visual Perception Resources for Educators
Fine motor involves manual dexterity, strength, and often require coordinating movements of the hands and fingers with the eyes; this called hand-eye coordination. Components of fine motor skills include being able to grip and manipulate objects, use both hands for a task, and use just the thumb and one finger to pick something up, rather than the whole hand.
Handwriting Resources
- Foundations for Handwriting Ι developed by HDESD Occupational Therapists
- Help Me Write My Name Ι Learning Without Tears
- Solutions to Specific Problems with Handwriting Ι developed by HDESD Occupational Therapists
Strengthening Resources
- Activities to Improve Hand Strength and Dexterity Ι developed by HDESD Occupational Therapists
- Fine Motor Hand, Finger, and Writing Exercises Ι compiled by Karen Rogers, HDESD Occupational Therapist
- Hand and Finger Therapy Putty Exercises Ι Ronna L. DeKoven, OTR/L, C/NDT, SI Certified
- Cards! Ι Karen Rogers, HDESD Occupational Therapist
Visual Perception Resources
- Eye Can Learn Ι This website has some good visual perception exercises
- Visual Motor Bingo Ι Karen Rogers, HDESD Occupational Therapist
- Visual Perception Games Ι Compiled by Karen Rogers, HDESD Occupational Therapist