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 181 activities
Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Ages 3+Silver Foil Starry NightBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Masking Tape
Ages 6+Cosmic Antenna BalanceDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Cardboard · Paper Clips · Playdough · Q-Tips
Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Castle SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Ages 6+Cardboard Whiz SpinnerBilateral Hand UseWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Scissors · Yarn
Ages 3+Magnetic Paper Clip FishEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · String · Yarn
Ages 3+Secret Cardboard Window LatchesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Stickers
Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsNeed 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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