Pick the Toothpick
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 2 minutes
- Where:
- Floor
Why it helps
This activity promotes tripod grasp by allowing the child to push toothpicks into a styrofoam.
Put a piece of styrofoam sheet or block on the floor or on a slanted surface and have the child push the toothpicks into the styrofoam.
If the styrofoam is on the floor have the child lay prone and weight bear on the elbows.
Give the child a shape, a letter, or a pattern to trace over in order to develop visual-motor skills.
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.
