Activity Ideas
Filter by your child's age, the skill you want to support, and the materials you have.
Browse by age: Toddlers · Preschoolers · School age
Found 17 activities
Ages 6+Penny Pencil PushesDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationWritingYou'll need: Coins · Crayons · Masking Tape · Paper · Pencil
Ages 3 to 5Shimmering Treasure PopFinger IsolationFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Baking Cups · Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape
Ages 6+Balancing Cardboard BirdBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin SlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Ages 3+Pool Noodle Penny BankDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool Noodle
Ages 3+Palm-Flip Treasure DropForearm SupinationPincer ControlWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Ages 3+Baking Cup Coin BalanceEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Baking Cups · Coins · Water
Ages 3 to 5Treasure Hunt Sensory BinFine Motor ControlProprioceptionTactile Perception+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Bowl · Coins · Rice · Sand · TongsNeed 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 development, we invite you to connect with us.
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