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 41 activities
Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Ladder RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Ages 3 to 5Bubble Wrap Pincer PopFinger StrengthPincer ControlVisual TrackingYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Clothespins · Markers
Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Cliff ClimberBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Shoe Box
Ages 3 to 5Hanger Bead ElevatorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Clothespins · Hanger · Scissors · Yarn
Ages 3 to 5Crumpled Leaf Twig TreeIn-hand ManipulationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Branches · Clothespins · Container · Playdough · Tissue Paper
Ages 3 to 5Yarn Cross Clip ChallengeCrossing MidlinePincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Ages 3+Hanger Puppet ParadeCrossing MidlineCuttingPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Hanger · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Ages 3 to 5Heavy Anchor Cup ClipBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Bean Bag · Clothespins · Markers · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Ages 3 to 5Tight Band Tunnel ClipBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe CleanersNeed 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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