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 43 activities
Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Ages 3+Paper Plate Target DiscBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger IsolationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Ages 1 to 5Heavy Roll Cotton SweepBody AwarenessProprioceptionUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Rice
Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Ribbon TangleBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Ages 3+Floating Feather FansCore StrengthHead/Neck ExtensionOcular ControlYou'll need: Basket · Butcher Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Straws
Ages 3+Standing Newspaper Foot Crumple ChallengeBalanceBody AwarenessMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Newspaper
Ages 1 to 5Cotton Ball Scoop RaceEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilitySelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Basket · Bowl · Cotton Balls · Spoon
Ages 1 to 5Rainbow Ribbon SpoolBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Spoon
Ages 1 to 5Pool Noodle SteamrollerCore StrengthMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle · 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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