Tactile Bowl
- Play time:
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This fun and sticky activity is great for the development of the child's tactile skills. Together with an adult's help, the child can create a colorful bowl and practice cutting skills and pincer grasp as well. Choking risk: balloons can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths. Throw away popped balloon pieces right away.
Blow up the balloon 1/4 way.
You may tie a knot or tape the tip of the balloon to hold the air in.
Have the child cut the yarn into long strips.
In a bowl, help the child mix the glue and water together until you get a viscid mixture.
Ask the child to dip the strips of yarn in the glue mixture and then use it to wrap around the balloon, starting from bottom to top (the child might need help with the bottom part where the yarn should be rolled tightly).
Encourage the child to use a pincer grasp (tip grasp) to take the yarn pieces out of the mixture.
Continue until the balloon is 3/4 covered in yarn. Allow to dry, then pop the balloon and take it out.
To make the bowl colorful, use different colors of yarn.
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 Cutting, 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.
