Tee Time Smash
- Play time:
- 10 to 15 minutes
- Setup:
- 2 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
Tapping tees into foam with a spoon gives the arm and shoulder muscles heavy work input (proprioception). Holding the block steady with one hand while the other taps builds the two-handed teamwork used later for zipping coats and opening containers.
Steps
- Set the foam block on a placemat or folded towel on the table or floor so it stays put and protects the surface underneath.
- Show your child how to stand a golf tee on the foam with the pointed end down and push it in a little, just until it stands up on its own.
- Ask your child to hold the foam block with the helper hand, away from the tee, so fingers stay clear of the spoon.
- Your child holds a spoon by the handle and taps the flat top of the tee with the back of the spoon until the tee sinks into the foam.
- Try soft taps and bigger taps, and notice which ones push the tee in best.
- When all the tees are in, have your child pinch each one by the top and wiggle it back out to play again.
Safety tip: Golf tees have pointed ends and are small, so stay close and keep them away from mouths. Keep the helper hand on the block, away from the tee being tapped.
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.
