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 44 activities
Ages 3 to 5Slot Stuff HedgehogBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead RunEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Ages 3+Weighted Puck PushCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ziplock Bag
Ages 3+Strong Pull ChainCore StrengthProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Boxes · Paper Roll · Yarn
Ages 3+Crumple Pin BowlingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Ball · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Roll
Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+5 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Ages 3 to 5“The Claw”Bilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Boxes · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Stapler · YarnNeed 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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