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Ping Pong Plates

Ping Pong Plates

Purpose

This is an interactive social activity that involves the development of visual perception skills, fine motor skills, and sensory processing.

Skills Targeted

Crossing Midline Eye-Hand Coordination Motor Planning Proprioception Sensory Processing Social Interaction Upper Body Strength Visual Perception Wrist Extension

Materials Needed

Balloon Crayons Glue Masking Tape Paper Plate Wooden Sticks

Activity Steps

This activity is divided into 2 parts: creating the rackets and playing ping pong with the rackets and the balloon.

First, glue the wooden stick to the paper plate with the wooden stick sticking out of the plate. The wooden stick is going to be where you hold the racket so the length of the stick that comes out of the paper plate should be at least 4 inches.

Once the sticks are glued, use the crayons to color or write on the paper plates.

Inflate the balloon.

Hold the paper plate racket and bounce the ball around.

If done in a group setting, you can instruct the kids to use the paper plate to bounce the balloon from one to another while playing a ping-pong game.

Ping Pong Plates - Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activity
Focus Skills: Crossing Midline Eye-Hand Coordination Motor Planning Proprioception Sensory Processing Social Interaction Upper Body Strength Visual Perception Wrist Extension
Materials Used: Balloon Crayons Glue Masking Tape Paper Plate Wooden Sticks

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 Crossing Midline, we invite you to connect with us.

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