{"title":"Fine Motor \u0026 Bilateral Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurposeful play packs that build fine motor strength, coordination and bilateral skills through hands-on, therapist-informed play.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fishing-set","title":"Fishing Set","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eThis fine motor fishing set is a playful, hands-on way to support \u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"679\"\u003ehand strength, coordination, and bilateral integration\u003c\/strong\u003e through purposeful play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"764\"\u003eFeaturing a wooden fishing rod and eight soft felt sea animals, this set invites children to grasp, pull, coordinate, and focus, all while having fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Skills Does This Fishing Set Support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"969\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"969\"\u003eThis therapist-designed fishing set supports the development of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eFine motor strength and control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eBilateral integration\u003c\/strong\u003e (using both hands together)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eHand–eye 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way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Fine Motor \u0026amp; Bilateral Skills Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eBefore children can write, cut, dress themselves, or manage daily tasks, their hands need to work \u003cstrong data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003etogether\u003c\/strong\u003e with control and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003eThis fishing set encourages children to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eStabilise with one hand while working with the other\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eCoordinate movement and vision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003eStrengthen hands without pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eBuild confidence through successful play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eThese are essential building blocks for independence and learning readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use the Fishing Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eThis set can be used in many playful ways, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2173\" 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data-start=\"2437\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Fishing Set For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2500\" data-start=\"2470\"\u003eThis play set is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003eChildren who are developing fine motor and coordination skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2602\" data-start=\"2560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2602\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003eParents supporting development at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2647\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2647\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003eTeachers and early learning environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2650\"\u003eOccupational therapists supporting 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