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 Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Resistance UnwindBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Pop Thread MazeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Golf Ball Tees · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Drop LoaderBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jan 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Ribbon RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Yarn
Added Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Coil Stick ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Resistance WallBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Stick Bridge ClipFinger StrengthPincer ControlShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Sticky Bean RescueBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Theraputty · Tongs
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3+Plate Spin TargetsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchCuttingFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 7 · Ages 3 to 5Slot Stuff HedgehogBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Pocket Post OfficeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Playdough · Pom-poms · TongsWhile 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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