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 42 activities
Ages 3 to 5Noodle Tower ThreadDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Macaroni · Plastic Container · Playdough · Spaghetti
Ages 3+Pom-pom Poking GardenDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspTripod GraspYou'll need: Plastic Container · Playdough · Pom-poms · Toothpicks
Ages 3+Putty Treasure DigIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Ages 3+Stick Weave LoomBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough
Ages 1 to 5Playdough Candle PullBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Playdough
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 6+Clip Straightener StackBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Playdough
Ages 3 to 5Squeeze Noodle MakerBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Paper Plate · Playdough · Ziplock Bag
Ages 3 to 5Pizza PartyBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+1 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Leaves · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tempera PaintNeed 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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