Foam Sheet Architect
Purpose
Building three-dimensional structures requires visual-spatial skills and motor planning. This activity strengthens the small muscles in the hand through cutting the resistive foam. It promotes bilateral hand use when holding the foam steady while the other hand inserts the golf ball tees. Connecting the pieces edge-to-edge also demands precise control and careful force grading.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use the markers to draw several simple shapes (squares or triangles) onto the Foam Sheets.
- Use child-safe scissors to cut out the foam shapes. Hold the foam steady with your helper hand while cutting along the lines.
- Choose two cut foam shapes. Hold them together firmly at the edge where you want to connect them.
- Pick up one Golf Ball Tee. Push the pointy end through the edges of both foam shapes to connect them firmly. The tee acts as a sturdy connector.
- Continue connecting shapes with tees until you have built a free-standing structure, like a tower or cube. Try to make your structure as tall as possible!
Safety Tip:
Golf tees have sharp points. Always supervise the child closely. Ensure all tees are collected immediately after play.
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