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 Jan 21 · Ages 3+Cardboard Confetti CollageEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Sequins
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tee LacingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Felt Tapestry PushBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3 to 5Taut String Barrier PushBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · String
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3+Cardboard Clip SculptureBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Clips · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Putty Pat PaintersBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Theraputty
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Pop Thread MazeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Golf Ball Tees · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Ripped Line ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Taped String SnippingBilateral Hand UseCuttingProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze and Slot CupsFinger StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Force SculptureBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 11 · Ages 3+Tight Cardboard TiesBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsWhile 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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