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 Jan 9 · Ages 3+Kernel Mosaic CupBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Glue · Markers · Paper Cup
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3+Precision Glue ConstellationsEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionSequencingYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Sequins
Added Jan 4 · Ages 6+Color Switch PanelEmotional RegulationInteroceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Precision Button DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors
Added Dec 9 · Ages 3+Tissue Tear TreasuresHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Pencil · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foam Monster FeedBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3+Precision Bead PathDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Index Cards · Markers
Added Nov 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Slot FeedBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Nov 8 · Ages 1 to 5Egg Cup Dot ArtDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Egg Carton · Glue · Q-Tips
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 17 · Ages 3+Flying UnicornBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Hole Puncher · Paper · Paper Plate · Scissors · StringWhile 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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