Fun Jar
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
In this activity the child will strengthen his grasping skills and eye-hand coordination skills by inserting pipe cleaners or straws into the holes of a spice/herb jar. Choking risk: beads, pom-poms, buttons, and coins can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths.
Use an empty, clean spice or herb jar with a shaker lid (the lid with small holes).
Provide the child with pipe cleaners and/or straws and instruct him to insert the items through the holes on the jar's lid.
You can ask the child to sort the items by color or size before placing them in the jar.
If using a jar that has holes and a small opening on the lid, you can use additional items to place through the opening, such as pom-poms, buttons, large beads, coins, etc.
The child can use tongs or tweezers to pick up the items before dropping them through the opening in the lid.
If you cannot find a spice jar, you can use a regular container and poke holes in the lid, using a hole-puncher or cut holes with scissors.
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 Eye-Hand Coordination, 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.
