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 May 1 · Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Ribbon TangleBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Floating Feather FansCore StrengthHead/Neck ExtensionOcular ControlYou'll need: Basket · Butcher Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Straws
Added Apr 25 · Ages 3+Standing Newspaper Foot Crumple ChallengeBalanceBody AwarenessMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Newspaper
Added Apr 24 · Ages 1 to 5Cotton Ball Scoop RaceEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilitySelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Basket · Bowl · Cotton Balls · Spoon
Added Apr 22 · Ages 1 to 5Rainbow Ribbon SpoolBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Spoon
Added Apr 20 · Ages 1 to 5Pool Noodle SteamrollerCore StrengthMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Balloon Treasure PeelBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape
Added Apr 15 · Ages 1 to 5Supine Tape RescueEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Boxes · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Clips · Ribbon · Stickers
Added Apr 12 · Ages 1 to 5Stuffed Animal Delivery DriveMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3+Giant Newspaper Chopstick ChallengeBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3 to 5Button Cookie Spatula FlipBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · ScissorsWhile 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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