Many everyday activities can reveal if a preschooler has weak hand strength. Struggling with hand strength can be a major obstacle for children in school and beyond. From gripping pencils to managing clothing fasteners, or even manipulating food containers – these everyday activities require fine motor skills that may become impossible if hands are too weak. Signs that your child lacks hand strength include (but are not limited to): decreased interest in fine motor activities, poor motor control, difficulty opening and closing scissors, lack of coordination in self feeding, or inability to zip and fasten clothing.