Group A: Fine Motor FUNdamentals

Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Group | Ages 4–7

 Held at Eastman Nature Center in Maple Grove, MN

 6-Week Group | Starting June 22-Ending on August 3rd (No group the week of June 29th)

Mondays, 1:00–2:30 PM

 Maximum of 5 students

 Staff-to-camper ratio: 1:3

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Program Overview

Fine Motor FUNdamentals is a 6-week, small-group, nature-based occupational therapy program held at Eastman Nature Center (part of Three Rivers Parks) designed to support children ages 4–7 in developing foundational fine motor and visual-motor skills through meaningful, play-based experiences outdoors.

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*Note: The age ranges are set to support a specific developmental range, but there is flexibility. Please reach out to Alycia directly if your child falls outside of this age range chronologically but may be a good fit developmentally and based on the needs of the specific group members.

Sessions are thoughtfully structured to balance skill-building, movement, creativity, and regulation, while still allowing space for curiosity and connection with nature. Children engage in hands-on activities that build strength, coordination, and confidence—without feeling like “work.”

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Skill Building through FUNctional Activities

Through play and guided exploration, children will work on:

• Hand strength and endurance

• Sensory processing skills needed for fine motor development

• Grasp development and tool use

• Bilateral coordination

• Hand-eye coordination and visual-motor integration

• Motor planning and multi-step task completion

• Attention, regulation, and body awareness