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 272 activities
Ages 3+Pool Noodle Penny BankDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool Noodle
Ages 3+Secret Cardboard Window LatchesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Stickers
Ages 1 to 5Butcher Paper Body MapBody AwarenessPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Stickers
Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Ages 1 to 5Silly String Bag StylistFinger IsolationMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Yarn · Ziplock Bag
Ages 3 to 5Button Cookie Spatula FlipBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Ages 3+Shaving Cream Marble MazeDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Food Coloring · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Shaving Cream · Ziplock BagNeed 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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