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 Mar 10 · Ages 1 to 5Paper Plate Steering WheelMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Blocks · Bottle · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3+Woven Stick BridgeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
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 Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Mirror PortraitBody AwarenessFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers
Added Feb 23 · Ages 6+Yarn Star WeaverBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3+Fan-Fold Color TowersBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Mystery Yarn Foil MazeFinger IsolationMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Yarn
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Resistance Fold & Tweeze ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Sequins · Tweezers
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Tight Weave Screw FrameBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Scissors
Added Feb 8 · Ages 6+Spiral Twist Core ThreadingBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Line Wall ArtPincer GraspProximal StabilityVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Rock DecorateIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beans · Cardboard · Glue · MarkersWhile 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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