Small Button Box
- Play time:
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Setup:
- 10 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
The original purpose is for ADL skill of pre-buttoning however this activity has many applications. Choking risk: buttons and coins can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths.
Take 4oz putty container or container of equal size with a lid and use scissors or box cutter to slice a 2 inch x 1/8 or 1/4 inch rectangular slot into the top of the lid.
Place sticky back Velcro hook on bottom of container. Wrap a Velcro hook strap around the child's chest or abdomen. The small constructed "Button Box" is placed on the Velcro strap on the child. The angle of the slot can be changed to suit the child's abilities or needs.
Have the child use appropriate grasp to pick up buttons or coins of various sizes and place into the button box on self.
This activity can be modified in many ways to suit the child's needs:
- Adjusting size or shape of the slot to accommodate the items placed inside.
- Weights can be used for upper extremity strengthening.
- Markers can be used to provide color around slot hole for children with Visual Perceptual difficulties.
- The items placed in the slots can vary in size, shape, density, and texture for added ease or difficulty
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 Activities of daily living (ADL), 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.
