To improve hand and Finger Strength

1. Try these exercises when playing with playdoh, putty, or modeling clay:

   • Full grip, squeeze the putty in each hand, and squeeze as hard as possible so you can see fingerprints

   • Pancake: Flatten the putty on top of a table with each hand

   • Hot Dog: Roll putty into a log on the table using both hands with palms flat

   • Snake/snail: Roll putty into a long snake with fingertips, pinch snake flat with thumb and fingertips, alternating fingers, then roll flat snake into a snail