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 Nov 13 · Ages 3+Yarn PaintingBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand DexterityPincer Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Bowl · Construction Paper · Container · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Yarn
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Winter SnowflakesCuttingFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glitter Glue · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · Stickers · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Hearts and Oval ButterflyCuttingFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningPre Writing+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Crayons · Glitter Glue · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · Stickers
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Fall Foot TreeBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Pen · Pom-poms · Scissors · Sequins · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Therapy SnowmanBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Branches · Buttons · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper · Wooden Sticks
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Multi Step ShamrockBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Macaroni · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Sequins · Tissue Paper · Tongs · Tweezers · Yarn
Added Nov 12 · Ages 6+Spelling Push UpsHead/Neck ExtensionMotor PlanningProprioceptionSensory Processing+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper · Pen · Scissors · Therapy Ball
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Lunch BoxCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper · Pen · Scissors
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Line Em UpEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Bowl · Buttons · Construction Paper · Markers · Pen · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Paper TurkeyCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Crayons · Feather · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Pen · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 12 · Ages 6+Tic Tac WriteFine Motor ControlVisual MotorVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper · Pen
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Big Tac ToeBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthCrossing MidlineCutting+9 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · 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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