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 Apr 6 · Ages 6+Cardboard Whiz SpinnerBilateral Hand UseWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Magnetic Paper Clip FishEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · String · Yarn
Added Apr 3 · Ages 3+Secret Cardboard Window LatchesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Stickers
Added Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Apr 1 · Ages 1 to 5Carpet Sled RacerBalanceCore StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pillows · Rope
Added Mar 31 · Ages 3+Wobbly Ribbon Tunnel RunEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ribbon · Scissors
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 23 · Ages 3 to 5Tiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Mar 21 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Yarn Rescue MissionBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Yarn
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Rainbow Hand WeaverBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Textured Cardboard PathBalanceBody AwarenessSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Sponge · YarnWhile 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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