Squeezing a hole puncher is a real hand workout, and the holes become lacing cards and confetti. These activities use it to build fine motor control, bilateral hand use, and pincer grasp.
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Added Oct 26 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Boat BuildBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Oct 22 · Ages 6+Paper Clip Card ChainFine Motor ControlHand DexterityTripod GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Paper Clips · Yarn
Added Oct 22 · Ages 6+Monster Lace-Up BootsActivities of daily living (ADL)Eye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Crayons · Hole Puncher · Pencil · Ribbon · Scissors · Yarn
Added Aug 19 · Ages 3 to 5Confetti Cupcake DecoratorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper · Tongs
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3+Felt Petal Patch BuilderBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Felt · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors
Added May 30 · Ages 3+Colorful Jellyfish WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Hole Puncher · Water · Yarn
Added May 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Ring Orbit SliderBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 5 · Ages 6+Bottle Galaxy WeaverBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Yarn
Added Apr 25 · Ages 3+Cosmic Pincer Star WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stickers · Yarn
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Beaded Cup Wind ChimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Scissors · Stickers · String
Added Apr 9 · Ages 3+Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Rainbow Hand WeaverBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · 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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