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 Nov 26 · Ages 3+Foil Ball TossEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Masking Tape
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Cardboard Punch ArtBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Slot FeedBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Aug 5 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Stick TwisterBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 1 · Ages 3+Resistance Band RescueBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Arches/SeparationPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Jun 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze Slot Mail DropBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle Development+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Screw Tower TwistFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm SupinationGrasp+6 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil
Added Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 8 · Ages 1 to 5Resistant Tear FeedBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthGraspProprioception+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Container · Masking Tape
Added Jun 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Forest BuildBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Pipe Cleaners · Velcro
Added May 10 · Ages 3+Foil Comet TossBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · StringWhile 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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