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 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 Bag
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sludge SqueezeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Eyedropper · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Oats · Plastic Container · Water
Added Jan 23 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Stick PullBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Plate Rim Precision TweezeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Paper Plate · Tweezers
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Resistance Tear PushBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Lid · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 19 · Ages 1 to 5Precision Tube DropEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Ripped Line ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Ring DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Kernel Mosaic CupBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Glue · Markers · Paper Cup
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Crease TunnelsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Egg Carton · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3+Precision Glue ConstellationsEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionSequencingYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · SequinsWhile 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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