The Cardboard Box Gear Shifter
Purpose
Helping your child move their hands in different ways is very important for daily tasks. This activity uses a pretend gear shifter to practice turning the wrist. It feels like a real racing game! It builds coordination between both sides of the body. Your child will love feeling like a driver. This helps them get stronger.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Find a medium cardboard box and keep the lid open.
- Tape an empty paper roll vertically to the center of the bottom.
- Use markers to draw five colorful circles around the paper roll base.
- Label the circles with numbers one to four and the letter R.
- Ask your child to hold the box steady with one hand.
- Use the other hand to tilt the paper roll to touch circle number one.
- Challenge them to shift through all the numbers in order!
Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Cardboard edges can be sharp, so handle them with care.
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