Card Scroll Builders
Purpose
This activity requires controlled force and stable hands to create tight paper scrolls. This helps develop the intrinsic hand muscles and bilateral coordination needed for precise tasks like buttoning or managing fasteners.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Place an Index Card flat on the table. Use your helper hand to stabilize the card firmly against the surface.
- Use your working hand to place a pencil on the short edge of the card. Roll the card tightly around the pencil to create a firm scroll.
- Once the card is fully rolled, carefully slide the pencil out while keeping the scroll tight. Place the finished scroll into the container.
- Choose a small sticker. Use your precise pincer grasp (pinching fingers) to peel it off the backing.
- Quickly wrap the sticker around the center of the scroll to keep it from unraveling. Challenge yourself to fill the container with colorful, tightly rolled scrolls!
Safety Tip:
Use large, age-appropriate stickers during this activity. Ensure close adult supervision to prevent the child from placing small stickers or paper pieces in the mouth.
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