A laundry basket or small basket makes a great target, a carrying job, or a sorting bin. These activities use baskets to work on eye-hand coordination, motor planning, and bilateral hand use.
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Added Oct 21 · Ages 1 to 3Big Block Oat DigEye-Hand CoordinationGraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Oats · Plastic Container · Spoon
Added Oct 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Blanket Nest TugMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Blanket · Pillows · Stuffed Animal
Added Sep 21 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tape Hand ClapsBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Feather · Masking Tape
Added Aug 11 · Ages 3+Shiny Shape Impression MatchStereognosisTactile PerceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Masking Tape
Added Jul 25 · Ages 3+Balloon Bead Balance MissionBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Beads · Bowl · Tweezers
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Cloud GardenEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added May 22 · Ages 3+Balloon Tongs CatchEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Tongs
Added May 19 · Ages 1 to 5Laundry Basket SailboatCore StrengthMotor PlanningUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle
Added May 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Stocking Treasure WalkBalanceBody AwarenessMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper · Pom-poms · Stockings
Added May 6 · Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Added May 3 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Target DiscBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger IsolationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added May 2 · Ages 1 to 5Heavy Roll Cotton SweepBody AwarenessProprioceptionUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · RiceWhile 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 development, we invite you to connect with us.
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