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 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 Eyes
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Cut the LineBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Index Cards · Markers · Ruler · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 15 · Ages 3 to 5Easter Eggs MatchBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Easter Eggs · Egg Carton · Markers · Paper · Scissors
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Mar 15 · Ages 3+Hats for AllBilateral Hand UseCuttingVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Lace · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Mar 10 · Ages 3 to 5Strengthening ClothespinsEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Dice
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Finger Puppet MouseBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3+Over the RainbowHead/Neck ExtensionProprioceptionUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Puzzle · Rope · Scooter Board
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Your Very Own Fish TankBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Oats · 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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