35 play-based activities that use beans.
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Added Aug 25 · Ages 3+Pincer Mask MakerCuttingPincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Paper Bag · Scissors · Sequins
Added May 29 · Ages 3+Sensory Balloon Squeeze PairsProprioceptionSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Bowl · Oats · Rice · Water
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5Musical Ribbon ShakerPincer GraspSensory ProcessingShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Stapler
Added May 13 · Ages 3+Pencil Power ReelMotor PlanningProximal StabilityWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pencil · String
Added Apr 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tummy Time Sun RaysHead/Neck ExtensionPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Mar 28 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Island Bean DropEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beans · Bowl · Sponge · Water
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Cup Secret SoundsAuditory ProcessingBilateral Hand UseConcentrationYou'll need: Beans · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Oats · Paper Cup · Rice
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Feb 13 · Ages 3+Air-Power Cup DeliveryMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Feb 10 · Ages 3+Banded Bottle Bean SliderBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beans · Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Line Wall ArtPincer GraspProximal StabilityVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Rock DecorateIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beans · Cardboard · Glue · MarkersWhile 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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