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 Feb 4 · Ages 3+Foam Spike Pom-Pom InsertBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Tissue Paper Rope ArtBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container · Tissue Paper
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Nugget Transfer ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationHand StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Tear & Crumple PressFinger StrengthPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Paper Crumple Pin PushFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Q-Tips
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Foil Sculpture Clip ArtFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Tear & Thread Cardboard ChainBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Felt Punch Mosaic ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Felt · Glue · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Roller Texture WallPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container
Added Jan 29 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Shape Sticker SculpturesIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Spiral Stick RotatorForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Water Pocket Clip BoatsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water · Ziplock BagWhile 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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