Save your delivery boxes! Cardboard turns into mazes, targets, lacing boards, and building projects. These activities use it to work on bilateral hand use, fine motor control, eye-hand coordination, and pincer grasp for almost no cost.
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Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Kernel Cannon WallEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Corn Kernels · Eyedropper · Markers · Masking Tape · Playdough · Water
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Cardboard Connector LinksBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Tear & Crumple PressFinger StrengthPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Tight Coil Ribbon WeaveBilateral Hand UseIn-hand ManipulationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin MailFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Weighted Reel RescueBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bean Bag · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pencil · Plastic Container · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Frame WeaveBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Paper Crumple Pin PushFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Q-Tips
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Balloon Barrier Stick PushEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Balloon · Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Freight Slot PushDistal Finger ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Tear & Thread Cardboard ChainBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · 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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