Cardboard Stick Weave Challenge
Purpose
This activity gives big kids a great hand and finger workout. Squeezing the hole puncher provides proprioceptive input. This input is calming and builds hand strength for writing later. Pushing the craft sticks through the small holes requires excellent bilateral hand use. It also works fine motor precision. This challenges your child's hand dexterity. It helps improve the graded force they use when handling objects.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Decorate a piece of sturdy cardboard using markers. Draw many small dots or shapes across the surface to mark your targets.
- Hold the cardboard firmly steady with your helper hand. Use the hole puncher to punch a hole onto every marked dot. Squeezing the puncher requires strong effort!
- Pick up one craft stick. Hold the cardboard steady with one hand.
- Aim the tip of the craft stick at one of the newly punched holes. Use a strong, controlled push to insert the stick all the way through the resistant hole.
- Continue weaving the craft stick in and out of different holes to create a fun pattern. Fill the entire cardboard piece with colorful sticks.
Safety Tip:
Constant adult supervision is required. Ensure the child uses the hole puncher safely, keeping fingers clear of the mechanism. Check craft sticks for splintering before use.
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