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 84 activities
Ages 1 to 3Big Block Oat DigEye-Hand CoordinationGraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Oats · Plastic Container · Spoon
Ages 1 to 5Sticky Bottle Bead RollBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Ages 1 to 5Floating Ball Sponge RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Bowl · Ping Pong Ball · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Ages 3 to 5Paper Towel Tapestry BleedDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · Water
Ages 3+Zigzag Beam Clip ChallengeBalanceMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Ages 3+Shimmering Mosaic Lid GardenDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Sequins
Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Water
Ages 3+Pool Noodle Penny BankDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool Noodle
Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · ScissorsNeed 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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