The Ziplock Button Slide
Purpose
This activity helps your little one build hand strength and coordination in a mess-free way. Moving buttons through water inside a bag creates a gentle resistance. This resistance works the small muscles used for holding a pencil. It also helps children practice using one finger at a time. Your child will love the slippery feeling and the challenge of matching colors!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use markers to draw three different colored circles on the front of a Ziplock bag.
- Place buttons that match those colors inside the bag.
- Add a small splash of water to the bag.
- Seal the bag very tightly to prevent leaks.
- Tape the bag flat onto a table using masking tape.
- Ask your child to use their pointer finger to slide buttons into the matching circles.
- Encourage them to move slowly to keep the buttons under their finger.
Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required. Buttons are a choking hazard. Ensure the bag is sealed and taped down firmly.
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