Developing hand skills

Short simple tips designed to be useful for parents, as they think about how best to support their infant development.

Video: Early Mark making

Finger isolation

Developing Pincer Grasp

Using Two Hands Together

Stacking and sorting:9-12Months

Having fun in sitting: Sitting

Developing hand skills in side lying: Sidelying

Play and hand skills:12-24Months

Motivating the reluctant child

Video: The reluctant writer

A website with many resources for Occupational Therapy skills https://eismart.co.uk/resources/

Page last reviewed: 12 August, 2025