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 Aug 9 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Ring SqueezeBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Shimmering Foil Scale MatchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Jul 27 · Ages 3 to 5Shimmering Treasure PopFinger IsolationFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Baking Cups · Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape
Added Jul 19 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Ribbon Rainbow ReachCrossing MidlinePincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pond Tongs TaskBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jul 11 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring Finger HopBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jul 5 · Ages 3+Spiky Paper Roll TowerBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 2 · Ages 3+Metal Button SpireBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil
Added Jun 30 · Ages 3 to 5Shiny Foil Crown CrimpBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Jun 26 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Key Turn ChallengeBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Playdough · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Silver Foil Path TracePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Jun 20 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tab Treasure HuntFinger StrengthPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · StickersWhile 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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