Layered Cardboard Pin Weave
Purpose
This fun activity is perfect for building hand strength and precision. Layering the cards makes the surface resistant, providing heavy work input. This strong push is great for calming proprioceptive feedback. It helps your child develop the fine motor control needed for writing. Learning to stabilize the board with one hand while the other works improves bilateral coordination. This challenge also enhances eye-hand coordination as they aim for the targets. Strong hands make school tasks much easier!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Prep the surface by taping two Index Cards tightly together. Secure this layered card firmly onto a piece of Cardboard using Masking Tape.
- Use a Marker to draw 8 to 10 small target dots across the layered card. Ensure the targets are spaced out.
- Challenge your child to hold the cardboard base steady with their helper hand to stabilize the work area.
- Pick up one Q-Tip using a strong pincer grasp. Aim the Q-Tip at a target dot.
- Use a strong, controlled push to pierce the Q-Tip completely through the resistant layered cards and into the cardboard base. This takes effort!
- Once all dots are pierced, gently remove the Q-Tips. Pick up a stiff Pipe Cleaner and thread it through the newly created holes to weave a colorful pattern.
Safety Tip:
Constant and direct adult supervision is required. Q-Tips and cut pipe cleaner pieces are small materials and pose a potential choking hazard for young children. Adults should manage the scissors for preparation.
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