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 Mar 9 · Ages 3+Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Mar 3 · Ages 3+Cup Ring ConnectorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3+Royal Cardboard CuffBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Balancing Button PendulumEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · String
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Spy TubesBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Yarn
Added Feb 16 · Ages 6+Beaded Joint DancerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 14 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Parachute DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Putty Cord Threading ArtBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Plastic Container · Scissors · Theraputty
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 4 · Ages 3+Tee-Weave Card CreatorBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Cardboard Connector LinksBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin MailFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · 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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