Clothespins Butterfly
- Play time:
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
Work on pincer grasp, finger strength, fine motor control, and cutting while creating a colorful butterfly using clothespins and construction paper. Choking risk: beads, buttons, and googly eyes can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths.
Body Shape
Take one of your clothespins and paint it with colors. This will be the butterfly body.
Wings
To make the wings, take some colored construction paper and fold it in half.
Draw a pair of wings on the folded side of the paper, and cut around them using the scissors.
Unfold the wings and you will have two sets that are exactly the same.
Draw colorful lines and patterns over the wings.
Assemble Everything Together
Clip the clothespin onto something (like the edge of a box) so it does not get glued shut.
Then pinch it open and glue the wings onto the top prong.
Decorate the body of the butterfly with your buttons and beads, and stick the googly eyes onto the top of the peg.
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.
Contact Tumble N' Dots Therapy →These activities are for home practice and don't replace the guidance of a licensed therapist.
