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 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 Box
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Index Card Pincer-FlipIn-hand ManipulationPincer GraspYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Paper Cup
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3+Fan-Fold Color TowersBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Resistance Fold & Tweeze ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Sequins · Tweezers
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 8 · Ages 3+Heavy Paper Link BuildersBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 8 · Ages 6+Spiral Twist Core ThreadingBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze MailBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3+Layered Card Clip TowerBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Foil Rod Twist ConnectBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Felt Roll & Clip MatchBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Felt · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Clips · PencilWhile 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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