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Floating Feather Fans

OTPlan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:12:21 +0000

This fun game helps your child build core strength and control their breath. Blowing through a straw is a great way to work on oral motor skills. It strengthens the tiny muscles around the mouth used for clear speaking. Using a paper plate as a fan also builds upper body strength. Your child will need to plan their movements to guide the feather to the target. This helps with motor planning and focus. It is a playful way to practice graded force and coordination while staying in a stable position.

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The Feather Balance Path

OTPlan — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:06:23 +0000

Balancing a light feather requires very steady movements and quiet hands. This activity helps your child learn to control their body while moving. It builds the shoulder stability needed for drawing and writing later on. By staying on the tape line, they also practice focusing their eyes.

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The Sticky Landing Fan

OTPlan — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:53:33 +0000

This activity is a great way for your toddler to practice moving their whole body. By waving the plate, they build strength in their arms and chest. They also learn how much force is needed to move a light feather. Landing the feather on the tape helps with focus and coordination. It is a fun way to explore wind and touch!

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The Feather Wind-Trace

OTPlan — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:27:12 +0000

This activity helps children practice moving their hands and eyes together. Using a feather to move a pom-pom requires very gentle control. It teaches them how to grade their force. This means using the right amount of pressure. Following the curvy lines also helps them practice crossing the midline. This is an important skill for reading and writing later on.

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Sticky Twig Nest Builder

OTPlan — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:21 +0000

This activity helps your child develop hand strength and coordination. By using a 'sticky twig' to gather materials, they practice controlled movements. Pressing the branch down onto items provides helpful sensory feedback to their joints. Peeling the feathers and yarn off the tape builds finger dexterity. It is a wonderful way to explore textures while making a cozy home for a make-believe bird!

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Sticky Feather Knockdown Challenge

OTPlan — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:53:46 +0000

This activity is a great workout for little hands. Squeezing the trigger on a spray bottle builds finger strength and endurance. This pressure input helps prepare their hands for cutting or writing later on. Holding the bottle steady while aiming the stream of water demands strong eye-hand coordination. The child must learn to grade their force to hit the feather precisely. This focused play also supports proximal stability through the shoulder and core.

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Feel the Turkey

OTPlan — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 02:04:41 +0000

This fun, Thanksgiving related activity, promotes cutting skills, as well as provides tactile input, as the child feels the different textures glued onto the turkey's feathers.

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Paper Turkey

OTPlan — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:04:41 +0000

This activity promotes visual motor skills by working on grasp, cutting, and fine motor control.

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