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 Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Ziplock Button SlideFinger IsolationVisual MotorVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Button PressFinger StrengthGraspPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3 to 5Noodle Button TunnelBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Baking Cups · Buttons · Craft Sticks · Knife · Pool Noodle
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Button Balance ScaleExecutive FunctioningPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Pencil · Ruler
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Balancing Button PendulumEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · String
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Bridge Button SlideEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Feb 13 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Sponge Button StackEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Bowl · Buttons · Sponge · Water
Added Feb 12 · Ages 3+Plate Tilt Button SlideEye-Hand CoordinationForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Feb 12 · Ages 3+Button Bridge BalanceEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Craft Sticks · Playdough
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Tension Net DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Moving Target DeliveryBalanceEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Container · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · String
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3 to 5Twist Cap Treasure DropBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Plastic ContainerWhile 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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