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 Mar 21 · Ages 3+Gravity Bead LabyrinthExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Beads · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Balancing Plate Bead ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Spoon
Added Mar 12 · Ages 3+Aluminium Pan Sifter ShakeFine Motor ControlProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Bowl · Pencil · Rice
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Styrofoam Star MapEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Styrofoam
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3 to 5Hanger Bead ElevatorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Clothespins · Hanger · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3+Beaded Rainbow ArchEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Finger Bead RescueFinger IsolationPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Bead Bridge SlideCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Straws
Added Feb 24 · Ages 3+Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Plastic Container · Tweezers · Water
Added Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Reef RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Egg Carton · Markers · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3+Royal Cardboard CuffBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Beaded Rainbow BranchBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Branches · YarnWhile 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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