The Foil Mountain Climb
Why it helps
This activity is a fun way to help your child use both hands together. Tearing the foil and wrapping it over the blocks builds strength in their fingers. It also provides great tactile input as they feel the crinkly foil surface. Walking the stuffed animal up the mountain helps them coordinate their arm movements. Pressing to make footprints is a wonderful way to practice using the right amount of pressure.
Steps
- Stack several blocks to make a mountain on the floor.
- Tear a long sheet of aluminium foil using both hands together.
- Wrap the foil over the blocks and press it down firmly.
- This creates a shiny, crinkly mountain surface for the toy.
- Ask your child to help their stuffed animal climb the mountain.
- Have them press the animals feet into the foil to leave footprints!
Safety tip: Always supervise your child during play. Aluminium foil can have thin edges and small pieces can be a choking hazard.
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.
