Squirt Till it Drops
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Outdoors
Why it helps
This activity should be done outdoors. The squirting motion strengthens the hand muscles and promotes bilateral coordination. When using the squirt bottle to draw shapes or write letters, this activity also develops visual motor skills.
Fill a small plastic cup or container with water almost to the top and drop in the Ping-Pong ball (you can use more than one ball, or different size plastic balls). Fill up the squirt bottle with water and let the child squeeze and squirt water into the cup until it overflows and the Ping-Pong ball floats over the edge.
This activity can be done with more than one child. The first child that has his/her Ping-Pong ball fall out of the cup wins!
To work on developing visual motor skills, fill up the squirt bottle with shaving cream or foam and let the child squeeze the bottle to draw shapes and letters on a concrete surface or an easel.
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.
