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The Cardboard Box Texture Tunnel

OTPlan — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:35:45 +0000

This fun tunnel helps your child explore different feelings on their skin. Crawling through the box builds core strength and improves how they plan their movements. It is a great way to introduce new sensations in a safe and playful home environment. Your toddler will love the surprise of the soft and bumpy walls as they move along.

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The Space Station Balloon Squeeze

OTPlan — Fri, 01 May 2026 02:27:05 +0000

This game challenges your child to think about how their body moves in space. By pushing a balloon through a tight spot, they practice motor planning and graded force. It is also a fun way to work on using two sides of the body together. Using different body parts like elbows and feet makes them aware of their physical boundaries.

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Baking Cup Tightrope Balance

OTPlan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:27:18 +0000

This activity helps your child work on steady hands and slow movements. Balancing a lightweight baking cup on a thin piece of yarn requires a lot of focus. It is a great way to practice how much force to use without being too heavy-handed. This builds the control needed for delicate tasks like drawing and writing.

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The Supine Tape Rescue

OTPlan — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:32 +0000

This activity is fantastic for building shoulder strength and stability. By lying on their back and reaching up, your child is working against gravity. This helps prepare their tiny muscles for bigger tasks like writing and drawing. It also improves their ability to coordinate what they see with how they move their hands. Plus, it’s a fun way to explore different textures like feathers or ribbons!

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The Newspaper Crane Challenge

OTPlan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:15:19 +0000

This activity is a fantastic way to build strength in the shoulders and arms. By using a long newspaper rod, your child has to work harder to control their movements. This type of heavy work can help children feel more grounded and focused. It also encourages them to use both hands together. Planning how to scoop and move the block helps with motor planning skills. Your child will love the challenge of being a crane operator!

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The Secret Ribbon Loop Tunnel

OTPlan — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:47:43 +0000

This activity is a wonderful way to help your child practice using both hands at the same time. By pulling the ribbon, they build strength in their shoulders and arms. It also helps with motor planning as they figure out how to move the loop. Watching the stickers disappear and reappear keeps them engaged and works on their eye-tracking skills. It is a simple way to boost focus and coordination at home.

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The Heavy Cargo Foot Push

OTPlan — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:27:10 +0000

Pushing heavy objects is a wonderful way for toddlers to learn about their bodies. This heavy work provides calming sensory input to their joints and muscles. It also helps build a strong tummy and legs. By pushing a box across the floor, your child practices coordinating their movements. They will also learn how to use the right amount of force. It is a simple game that makes exercise feel like fun!

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Squeeze and Slot Cups

OTPlan — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:57:16 +0000

This activity is a fun way to provide heavy work input to the small muscles of the hand. Squeezing paper cups flat requires strong effort. This input is called proprioception. It helps fingers feel strong and ready for fine motor tasks like writing or cutting. Once the cup is flat, your child must use controlled pincer grip to aim and push the stiff cup into a narrow slot. This challenges fine motor precision and bilateral hand use.

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The Sticky Spider Crawl Maze

OTPlan — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:34:00 +0000

This fun obstacle course gives your preschooler lots of strong input (proprioception) while building the core and shoulder stability they need for tasks like coloring and sitting up tall at the table. It's a great way to sneak in heavy work!

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Tower Sticker Challenge

OTPlan — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:28:32 +0000

This fun activity combines gross motor movement (walking around the object) with fine motor precision, helping your toddler develop the fingertip control and hand stability needed for self-feeding and dressing tasks.

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