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Crumpled Leaf Twig Tree

OTPlan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:44 +0000

This activity helps your child develop the small muscles in their hands. Squeezing clothespins is great for building the strength needed for scissors and pencils. Crumpling paper into tiny balls works on finger dexterity and coordination. By reaching into the branches, they also practice stabilizing their shoulder and arm. It is a wonderful way to turn a nature find into a tactile art project!

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The Beaded Rainbow Branch

OTPlan — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:33:38 +0000

This activity helps your child work on using both hands together. It is great for building the small muscles in their fingers. Wrapping yarn requires focus and steady hands. Adding beads adds a challenge for precision. It is a calming, creative way to improve coordination. Plus, it makes a beautiful piece of nature art!

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Sticky Twig Nest Builder

OTPlan — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:21 +0000

This activity helps your child develop hand strength and coordination. By using a 'sticky twig' to gather materials, they practice controlled movements. Pressing the branch down onto items provides helpful sensory feedback to their joints. Peeling the feathers and yarn off the tape builds finger dexterity. It is a wonderful way to explore textures while making a cozy home for a make-believe bird!

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Therapy Snowman

OTPlan — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:06:47 +0000

This is a fun activity to promote fine motor control skills. It involves tracing, cutting, and grasp strengthening.

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