Construction paper is sturdy enough for cutting, tearing, folding, and gluing. These activities use it to build fine motor control, visual motor skills, and pincer grasp, often together with scissors, markers, and glue.
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Added Sep 21 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tape Hand ClapsBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Feather · Masking Tape
Added Jul 21 · Ages 3 to 5Texture Match MailboxPincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Construction Paper · Fabric · Felt · Glue · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Ziplock Air LauncherFinger StrengthMotor PlanningVisual TrackingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added May 22 · Ages 3 to 5Finger Puppet Road TripBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Stickers
Added Apr 30 · Ages 3+Blooming Paper Water LilyCuttingFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Water
Added Apr 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tummy Time Sun RaysHead/Neck ExtensionPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Hanger Puppet ParadeCrossing MidlineCuttingPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Hanger · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 17 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Twig Nest BuilderBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Branches · Construction Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Feb 16 · Ages 6+Beaded Joint DancerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Line Wall ArtPincer GraspProximal StabilityVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Felt Roll & Clip MatchBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Felt · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Clips · PencilWhile 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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