Threading beads is a classic way to build fine motor control and eye-hand coordination. These activities use beads for lacing, sorting, and patterns that also practice pincer grasp. Beads are a choking hazard, so supervise closely and choose large beads for young children.
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Added May 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Ring Orbit SliderBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 15 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Pan Bead ScoopEye-Hand CoordinationGraspSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Bowl · Easter Eggs · Spoon · Water
Added May 9 · Ages 3+Rainbow Tissue WindmillBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws · Tissue Paper
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Wobbly Straw SlalomEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Playdough · Straws · String
Added May 5 · Ages 6+Bottle Galaxy WeaverBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Yarn
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead Zip-LineBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Beaded Cup Wind ChimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Scissors · Stickers · String
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Bubble Foundation TowerEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Blocks · Bubble Wrap · Markers · Tweezers
Added Apr 9 · Ages 3+Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 7 · Ages 3+Sparkly Pipe Cleaner SpectaclesBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 31 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Bead TossEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Spoon · Water
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3+Balloon Cup WobbleBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Balloon · Beads · Bowl · Masking Tape · TweezersWhile 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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