The Vertical Cloud Garden
Purpose
This fun activity is great for building the strength in your child's shoulders and hands. By reaching up to the wall, they are using their core and arms to stay steady. Using the tongs helps them practice the 'squeeze and release' motion they will need for writing later. It also helps with eye-hand coordination as they aim for the cup. You can make it a game by calling out different cup colors to help them learn and play at the same time. This is a simple way to turn your living room into a playful therapy space!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Help your child pick four colorful paper cups for their wall garden.
- Use your masking tape to stick the bottom of each cup to a wall.
- Make sure the cups are at your child’s shoulder height to work those muscles.
- Place a basket of soft cotton balls on the floor nearby.
- Give your child the tongs and show them how to squeeze and pick up one ball.
- Challenge them to reach up and drop the cotton ball into a cup!
- Try using only their left hand for two cups and their right hand for the others.
Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play to ensure they do not put cotton balls in their mouth.
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