Craft sticks, also called popsicle sticks, are great for building, sorting, weaving, and pushing through slots. These activities use them to work on fine motor control, eye-hand coordination, and proximal stability, the steady base the hands work from.
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Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Bridge BalanceBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jun 26 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Key Turn ChallengeBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Playdough · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Cardboard Compass NavigatorDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · String
Added Apr 27 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Water BridgeEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Pom-poms · Water
Added Apr 12 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Hockey ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Blocks · Craft Sticks · Marbles · Masking Tape
Added Apr 8 · Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Web BridgeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Shoe Box · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 28 · Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Ladder RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Added Mar 15 · Ages 3+Spinning Ribbon WandForearm PronationForearm SupinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Mar 11 · Ages 3+Craft Stick Picture PuzzleEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3+Woven Stick BridgeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 1 · Ages 3+Craft Stick Raft ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · WaterWhile 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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