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 Feb 5 · Ages 3 to 5Tacky Track Bead PushEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3+Shredded Paper Glue DotBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Tweezers
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3+Sticky Sequin Tongs PullFinger StrengthPincer GraspTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Glue · Pom-poms · Sequins · Tongs
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Rice Push-ThroughBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Rice · Scissors
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Tissue Paper Rope ArtBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container · Tissue Paper
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Foil Sculpture Clip ArtFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Felt Punch Mosaic ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Felt · Glue · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn Unwind ChallengeBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Playdough · Sequins · Yarn
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Tunnel PushEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Bowl · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3+Cardboard Confetti CollageEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Sequins
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Ripped Line ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Resistance WallBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · ScissorsWhile 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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