Light and soft, cotton balls are perfect for tweezer and tong games, blowing races, and sensory crafts. These activities use them to practice pincer grasp, fine motor control, and eye-hand coordination.
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Added Sep 21 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tape Hand ClapsBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Feather · Masking Tape
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3 to 5Fuzzy Path Finger ExplorerFinger IsolationTactile PerceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Cotton Balls · Felt · Glue · Markers · Sequins
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Cloud GardenEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added May 4 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Box Texture TunnelBody AwarenessMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cotton Balls · Fabric · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added May 2 · Ages 1 to 5Heavy Roll Cotton SweepBody AwarenessProprioceptionUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Rice
Added Apr 24 · Ages 1 to 5Cotton Ball Scoop RaceEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilitySelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Basket · Bowl · Cotton Balls · Spoon
Added Apr 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Balloon Treasure PeelBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Straw ChimneyEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Straws
Added Mar 3 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Cloud Rainbow DropEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Cotton Balls · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Glue · Markers · Water
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3 to 5Marshland Cotton Ball TugBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Sand · Water
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Grip & TransferBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Cotton Balls · Food Coloring · Tongs · Water
Added Jan 3 · Ages 3 to 5Cotton Ball Rescue ClipEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Bowl · Clothespins · Cotton Balls · Egg CartonWhile 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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