Buttons are great for sorting, pushing through slots, and practicing the real buttoning kids need for dressing. These activities use them to build pincer grasp, fine motor control, and bilateral hand use. Supervise young children with small buttons.
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Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Button Boat RescueEye-Hand CoordinationGraspSequencingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Markers · Paper Cup · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Added Oct 5 · Ages 3 to 5Styrofoam Button BouquetBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Sep 27 · Ages 3+Silver Trap Button RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Bowl · Buttons · Masking Tape · Pencil · Tweezers
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3 to 5Fuzzy Path Finger ExplorerFinger IsolationTactile PerceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Cotton Balls · Felt · Glue · Markers · Sequins
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3 to 5Tilted Button SliderDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Sep 4 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Tray Button SlideBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Markers
Added Aug 31 · Ages 3 to 5Spaghetti Baking Cup ForestBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Playdough · Spaghetti
Added Aug 11 · Ages 3+Shiny Shape Impression MatchStereognosisTactile PerceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Masking Tape
Added Aug 6 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Garden Button PushBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Jul 9 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Rice SortBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Mixing Bowl · Paper Cup · Rice · Spoon
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3 to 5Button Shadow AlignmentPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Buttons · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Cardboard Compass NavigatorDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · StringWhile 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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