Strengthening Clothespins
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 10 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This fun activity promotes the child's finger strength through the play with clothespins. The child will also strengthen color matching skills. Choking risk: dice can be a choking hazard. Stay within arm's reach, and keep them away from children who still put things in their mouths.
For this activity, you will need colored clothespins in 4 different colors or if you have wooden clothespins you can color them or mark them with 4 colors.
The colors should match the color of the construction paper.
Cover 4 containers with construction paper, one container in each of the 4 clothespin colors. Let the child choose a color and then roll the dice.
The child is then asked to place the clothespins on the edge of the matching colored container.
If the dice rolled 1, have the child place 1 clothespin on the edge of the container. If the dice rolled 2, use 2 clothespins. Etc.
This activity can also be done in a group as part of a game where each child has 1 container and is playing to get as many clothespins on his container in an allotted time.
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.
