Mixed Clothespins
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This activity works on thumb opposition as the child pinches the clothespins using the thumb and each finger in isolation.
For this activity, you will need to use 4 different colored clothespins.
Use the markers or crayons to paint each edge of the cardboard in one color.
Mix the clothespins.
Instruct the child to order the clothespins by matching the edge color to the clothespin color. The child should be using a different finger for each clothespin color (i.e., thumb and index finger for a yellow clothespin, thumb and middle finger for a red clothespin, thumb and ring finger for a green clothespin, and thumb and pinky finger for a blue clothespin).
For grading place all mixed clothespins on the cardboard and ask the child to pick them up and re-attach it to the right edge.
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.
