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 May 15 · Ages 3+Cardboard Compass NavigatorDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · String
Added May 12 · Ages 3+Button Anchor Wind-UpBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Milk Container · Rice · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 8 · Ages 1 to 5Hidden Meadow RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Lid · Markers · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 29 · Ages 3+Pincer Slider Box MazeMotor PlanningPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 26 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Button SlotBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 22 · Ages 3+Button Logic GridExecutive FunctioningPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Markers
Added Apr 6 · Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Added Mar 27 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pancake Button PressFinger StrengthPincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Cardboard
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3 to 5Button Cookie Spatula FlipBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Mar 25 · Ages 3 to 5Hanger Button RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Hanger · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Mar 8 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Button LinkBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 1 · Ages 3+Craft Stick Raft ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · WaterWhile 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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