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 19 activities
Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Box Texture TunnelBody AwarenessMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cotton Balls · Fabric · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors
Ages 3+Space Station Balloon SqueezeBody AwarenessMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Boxes
Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Tightrope BalanceEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Boxes · Masking Tape · Yarn
Ages 1 to 5Supine Tape RescueEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Boxes · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Clips · Ribbon · Stickers
Ages 3+Newspaper Crane ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Blocks · Boxes · Masking Tape · Newspaper
Ages 1 to 5Secret Ribbon Loop TunnelBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors · Stickers
Ages 3 to 5Yarn Cross Clip ChallengeCrossing MidlinePincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Ages 1 to 5Heavy Cargo Foot PushCore StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Stuffed AnimalNeed 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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