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 20 activities
Ages 3 to 5Foil Grip & TransferBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Cotton Balls · Food Coloring · Tongs · Water
Ages 3 to 5Foil Moat Precision DropDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Playdough · Water
Ages 3+Coil Drop TargetEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners · Water
Ages 3 to 5Color Drop TowersDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Golf Ball Tees · Paper Cup · Playdough · Water
Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+5 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Ages 3 to 5Colored Ice CubesHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Ice Cube Tray
Ages 3 to 5Running WaterFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Squirt Bottle · Water
Ages 1 to 5Tactile PaintFinger IsolationPre WritingSensory Processing+1 moreYou'll need: Food Coloring · Shaving Cream · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Ages 3 to 5Leveled CupEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthForearm Pronation+1 moreYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Squirt Bottle · WaterNeed 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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