The Yarn Cross Clip Challenge
Purpose
This activity helps your child practice reaching across the center of their body. It strengthens the pinching movement needed for writing. By focusing on where two lines meet, they also sharpen their visual tracking. It is like a puzzle for their hands and eyes!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Take a large, flat piece of Cardboard. Use Masking Tape to secure it to a table.
- Cut several long pieces of Yarn. Tape the ends to the edges of the cardboard.
- Stretch the yarn in different directions so they stretch across the middle of the board.
- Make sure the yarn pieces cross each other to create several X shapes.
- Give your child a handful of Clothespins. Use Markers to draw a dot on each pin.
- Challenge your child to find a spot where two pieces of yarn cross.
- They must reach across the board and clip a clothespin exactly on that X.
- Encourage them to keep their helper hand resting on the cardboard corner for stability.
- Once all the X spots are clipped, see if they can un-clip them with one hand!
Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended. Ensure the cardboard has smooth edges. Keep small clothespins away from younger children who might swallow them.
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