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 38 activities
Ages 3 to 5Foamy Pan Treasure SearchFine Motor ControlSensory ProcessingVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Shaving Cream · Tongs
Ages 3+Putty Pancake DecoratorsBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Paper Plate · Theraputty · Tongs · Tweezers
Ages 3+Sticky Sequin Tongs PullFinger StrengthPincer GraspTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Glue · Pom-poms · Sequins · Tongs
Ages 3 to 5Paper Nugget Transfer ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationHand StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper Cup · Tongs
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+Wet Sponge Kernel RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Corn Kernels · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Ages 3+Felt Maze Nut GrabBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Felt · Markers · Masking Tape · Nuts and Bolts · Plastic Container · Tongs
Ages 3 to 5Foam Slot TongsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tongs
Ages 3+Sticky Bean RescueBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Theraputty · TongsNeed 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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