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Big Tac Toe

Big Tac Toe

Purpose

When done in prone, this activity provides core strengthening, upper body strengthening, and proprioceptive input.

Skills Targeted

Bilateral Hand Use Core Strength Crossing Midline Cutting Fine Motor Control Head/Neck Extension Motor Planning Proprioception Sensory Processing Shoulder Strength Social Interaction Upper Body Strength Visual Motor

Materials Needed

Construction Paper Crayons Markers Masking Tape Pen Scissors

Activity Steps

Help the child cut 4 equal pieces of masking tape. Each piece should be about 3 feet long.

Use the masking tape pieces to make a large tic tac toe board on the floor.

Use the construction paper to cut shapes (each player should have his own shape). You will need 5 pieces of each shape. Let the child help you with a cutting of the shapes.

If working on writing skills, each player can write his name on his shapes.

Instruct the child to lay prone next to the tic tac toe board.

Using the pieces you cut, play the tic tac toe game by placing the pieces while keeping your body prone and reaching with your arms out to place the pieces on the board (i.e. crossing midline).

For grading: instead of writing your name on each shape, you can write your initials or any other word as appropriate.

A 6-year-old child lying on his belly plays a large tic-tac-toe game on a living room floor using masking tape and construction paper shapes.
Focus Skills: Bilateral Hand Use Core Strength Crossing Midline Cutting Fine Motor Control Head/Neck Extension Motor Planning Proprioception Sensory Processing Shoulder Strength Social Interaction Upper Body Strength Visual Motor
Materials Used: Construction Paper Crayons Markers Masking Tape Pen Scissors

Need 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 Bilateral Hand Use, we invite you to connect with us.

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