Box - OTPlan https://otplan.com/material/box/ OTPlan - Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities & Ideas for Parents Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:20:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/otplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-72dpi_OT-full.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Box - OTPlan https://otplan.com/material/box/ 32 32 163641829 Strong Pull Chain https://otplan.com/activity/strong-pull-chain/ https://otplan.com/activity/strong-pull-chain/#respond Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:40:20 +0000 https://otplan.com/activity/strong-pull-chain/ This activity provides great strengthening input (proprioception) for the hands, arms, and core. Pulling the yarn chain requires sustained effort. The heavy work helps increase muscle stability and body awareness. Gathering the chain uses alternating hand movements, which is key for developing bilateral hand use and crossing the midline. This movement supports future skills like fastening buttons or writing.

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