Index cards are stiff enough for cutting, folding, lacing, and building card towers. These activities use them to build fine motor control, eye-hand coordination, and pincer grasp.
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Added Oct 7 · Ages 6+Heavy Ruler Cargo LiftConcentrationForce GradingProprioceptionYou'll need: Bean Bag · Clothespins · Index Cards · Ruler · String
Added Sep 25 · Ages 3 to 5Index Card Step ClimberEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Jul 7 · Ages 3+Index Card Tweezer TunnelPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Tweezers
Added Jun 20 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tab Treasure HuntFinger StrengthPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Jun 6 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Shutter-Bug CameraDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added May 6 · Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Added May 5 · Ages 6+Bottle Galaxy WeaverBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Yarn
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 3 · Ages 3+Secret Cardboard Window LatchesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Stickers
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Cup Secret SoundsAuditory ProcessingGraspYou'll need: Beans · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Oats · Paper Cup · Rice
Added Mar 5 · Ages 3+Card Link ArchBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer ControlYou'll need: Index Cards · Paper Clips · Paper Cup
Added Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Cliff ClimberBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Shoe BoxWhile 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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