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 7 · Ages 3 to 5Slot Stuff HedgehogBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3+Line Up ClipsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · String
Added Jan 4 · Ages 6+Color Switch PanelEmotional RegulationInteroceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 4 · Ages 3+Finger Path PlacementsBilateral Hand UseHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Dec 26 · Ages 3+Weighted Puck PushCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ziplock Bag
Added Dec 24 · Ages 3+Clip Chain CreationBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Clips · String · Yarn
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Precision Button DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors
Added Dec 11 · Ages 3+Noodle Chop SortBilateral Hand UseCuttingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Knife · Markers · Pool Noodle · Scissors
Added Dec 9 · Ages 3+Tissue Tear TreasuresHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Pencil · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Straw ScoopDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Straws
Added Dec 6 · Ages 3+Rhythm Sequence MatchAuditory ProcessingExecutive FunctioningYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Craft Sticks · Dice
Added Nov 18 · Ages 3+Foil Smash TargetIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic ContainerWhile 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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