Bat Tree Freebie: This is a fun FREEBIE. Make a popcycle stick tree. The base was a cone. You could cover the popcycle sticks with brown construction paper. Print out the bats and attach to hair bands. Use tongs or tweezers to put the bats in the tree....
tongs skills
Why Hold TONGS Correctly?
Why Hold Tongs Correctly? Tongs are such a GREAT way to work on the separation of the 2 sides of the hand (radial manipulation - thumb, index and long finger and ulnar stabilization = 4th and 5th fingers). They are a FUN way to work on pencil grip and readiness...
FREEBIE – tongs activity and How to Hold Tongs video!
FREE Tongs Activities and How to Hold Tongs Video! Make your own Pencil Pox Activities with Tongs! Use the centimeter cubes from www.eaieducation.com. Bamboo tongs from Pampered Chef are my favorite! Holding tongs correctly is important....
The Importance of Using Tongs for Fine Motor Development
Training Video - HOW TO HOLD TONGS CORRECTLY Tongs are awesome, IF held correctly! Tongs work on strengthening of hand muscles and separation of the two sides of the hand. This video will show how to hold tongs correctly and WHY they are so important! ...
How to set up fine motor labs in a classroom or therapy clinic
My First Blog!
Hi there! I am Jan McCleskey, MA, OTR - creator of The Fine Motor Store and owner of The Handwriting Clinic! I love OT, I love fun, and I love giving tips to teachers and OT’s on fun things that they can use in the classroom or in therapy! A little about me: I...

Jan McCleskey
Occupational Therapist
I am Jan McCleskey creator of the Fine Motor Store and owner of The Handwriting Clinic
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