Make a Puzzle
- Play time:
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This activity develops fine motor control (coloring within the lines of simple shape), attention to task and following of multi-step directions (following prompts such as "color the star yellow"), fine motor skills (cutting) and visual motor skills (putting puzzle together).
Hand the child a xeroxed page of a holiday design (with multiple items to color) or draw a picture on the paper/construction paper.
Use the ruler to draw horizontal and vertical lines for the child to cut (number of pieces depends on the child's age and skills).
You can also draw curved or wiggly lines depending on your child's cutting abilities.
Have the child follow directions based on skill level.
Start with simple directions and progress to harder instructions if appropriate.
Once all items are colored, have the child cut across the lines.
Once cut, the child should reassemble the puzzle.
Place the pieces in a ziplock bag to take home if desired.
Need personalized support?
While these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Bilateral Hand Use, we invite you to connect with us.
Contact Tumble N' Dots Therapy →These activities are for home practice and don't replace the guidance of a licensed therapist.
