Beans activities

35 play-based activities that use beans.

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The Pincer Mask MakerSensory Balloon Squeeze PairsThe Musical Ribbon ShakerThe Pencil Power Reel

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The Pincer Mask MakerAdded Aug 25 · Ages 3+The Pincer Mask MakerCuttingPincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Paper Bag · Scissors · SequinsSensory Balloon Squeeze PairsAdded May 29 · Ages 3+Sensory Balloon Squeeze PairsProprioceptionSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Bowl · Oats · Rice · WaterThe Musical Ribbon ShakerAdded May 14 · Ages 3 to 5The Musical Ribbon ShakerPincer GraspSensory ProcessingShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · StaplerThe Pencil Power ReelAdded May 13 · Ages 3+The Pencil Power ReelMotor PlanningProximal StabilityWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pencil · StringThe Tummy Time Sun RaysAdded Apr 10 · Ages 3 to 5The Tummy Time Sun RaysHead/Neck ExtensionPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper PlateThe Floating Island Bean DropAdded Mar 28 · Ages 3 to 5The Floating Island Bean DropEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beans · Bowl · Sponge · Water
The Paper Cup Secret SoundsAdded Mar 22 · Ages 3 to 5The Paper Cup Secret SoundsAuditory ProcessingGraspYou'll need: Beans · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Oats · Paper Cup · RiceThe Paper Plate PulleyAdded Mar 9 · Ages 3+The Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · StringAir-Power Cup DeliveryAdded Feb 13 · Ages 3+Air-Power Cup DeliveryMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · StringBanded Bottle Bean SliderAdded Feb 10 · Ages 3+Banded Bottle Bean SliderBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beans · Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe CleanersSticky Line Wall ArtAdded Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Line Wall ArtPincer GraspProximal StabilityVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking TapeHeavy Foil Rock DecorateAdded Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Rock DecorateIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beans · Cardboard · Glue · Markers