Fingerprint Turkey
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 2 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This activity provides tactile input and works on finger isolation by creating a picture of a turkey using the child's fingerprints. Choking risk: 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.
For this activity, you will need washable tempera paint or finger paint in 4 colors (e.g. yellow, red, pink, and brown).
Ask the child to dip the tip of the thumb into the brown color and press the thumb onto the paper twice. Thumbprints should be one next to the other. This will be the body of the turkey.
Ask the child to dip the tip of the index finger into the pink color and add a row of pink fingerprints above the brown ones. This will be the feathers.
Ask the child to add more rows of fingerprints (feathers) in yellow and red colors.
Glue the wiggle eyes to the brown turkey body. Add feet using the markers or crayons.
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 Finger Isolation, 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.
