Squeezing a glue bottle works the hand muscles, and placing small pieces on glue dots practices careful finger control. These activities use glue sticks and bottles to build fine motor control, visual motor skills, and pincer grasp while making crafts kids are proud of.
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Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5Musical Ribbon ShakerPincer GraspSensory ProcessingShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Stapler
Added May 8 · Ages 1 to 5Hidden Meadow RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Lid · Markers · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper
Added May 4 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Box Texture TunnelBody AwarenessMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cotton Balls · Fabric · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 26 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Button SlotBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 18 · Ages 1 to 5Baking Cup Hidden Bubble PopsFinger IsolationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Baking Cups · Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Glue · Scissors
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3+Fire Breathing Dragon TubeBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tummy Time Sun RaysHead/Neck ExtensionPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Apr 6 · Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Added Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3 to 5Button Cookie Spatula FlipBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Tilted Straw MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Textured Cardboard PathBalanceBody AwarenessSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Sponge · YarnWhile 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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