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 Oct 15 · Ages 1 to 5Fall Crunchy ArtBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Leaves · Markers
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Make a PuzzleBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Paper · Ruler · Scissors
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3+Clothespins ButterflyBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paint Brush · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Sep 16 · Ages 3+Paper ChainBilateral Hand UseCuttingSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stapler
Added Aug 16 · Ages 3+Stereognosis Shape FinderStereognosisVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Aug 14 · Ages 3+Acorn StamperBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+11 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Q-Tips · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint
Added Aug 7 · Ages 3+Rainbow of SkillsBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Paper Plate · Pen · Scissors
Added Jul 20 · Ages 3 to 5Stamp it upCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationTripod Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Stamps
Added Jul 12 · Ages 3 to 5Ice PaintingPre WritingSensory ProcessingTripod GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Tempera Paint
Added Jul 9 · Ages 3 to 5Thumb Opposition with Finger PaintFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationSensory ProcessingThumb OppositionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paper Plate
Added Jun 29 · Ages 3+Marble Painting The American FlagBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Container · Marbles · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 25 · Ages 3+Caterpillar ClipsBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tweezers · Wiggle EyesWhile 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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