Any container with a lid can become a sorting game, a drop box, or a shaker. These activities use containers to build bilateral hand use, pincer grasp, and fine motor control, and some add pushing and carrying for proprioception.
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Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Clip Line TreasureBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Clips · Scissors · String
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Coil Drop TargetEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners · Water
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Foil Sticker PeelDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Container · Markers · Stickers · Tweezers
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Stick RotationForearm PronationForearm SupinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Craft Sticks · Scissors · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3 to 5Resistant Card Weave PullBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3 to 5Tension Tube PushBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3+Foil Rod RollerBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Container · Craft Sticks · Markers
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Force SculptureBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 11 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Squeeze SplashFinger StrengthGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Ribbon RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Yarn
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Slot StuffingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Kernel Mosaic CupBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Glue · Markers · Paper CupWhile 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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