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 Dec 1 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Feather MatchEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors
Added Nov 26 · Ages 6+Pipe Cleaner TowersEmotional RegulationExecutive FunctioningYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 23 · Ages 6+Paper Plate FortressBilateral Hand UseHand DexteritySequencingYou'll need: Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3+Precision Bead PathDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Index Cards · Markers
Added Nov 8 · Ages 6+Slot & Stitch SculptureBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze Slot Mail DropBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle Development+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape
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 Jun 1 · Ages 3+Thumb Flick Target GameBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Feb 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Shape RescueBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor Planning+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Index Cards · Masking Tape
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3+Lacing PicturesBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspSequencingYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Lace
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Cut the LineBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Index Cards · Markers · Ruler · Scissors · StickersWhile 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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