Paper Cup activities

Paper cups are perfect for stacking towers, knock-down games, and drop targets. These activities use them to practice eye-hand coordination, motor planning, and fine motor control.

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The Floating Button Boat RescueAdded Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5The Floating Button Boat RescueEye-Hand CoordinationGraspSequencingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Markers · Paper Cup · Sponge · Tongs · WaterThe Heavy Foil Bridge BalanceAdded Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5The Heavy Foil Bridge BalanceBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · TongsSticky Cup Treasure GrabAdded Oct 1 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Cup Treasure GrabBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Container · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-pomsThe Sticky Pom-Pom Spoon FlipAdded Sep 2 · Ages 3 to 5The Sticky Pom-Pom Spoon FlipEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · SpoonSticky Cup Pom-pom StuffAdded Aug 23 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Cup Pom-pom StuffFinger IsolationPincer ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-pomsThe Foil Pan Rice SortAdded Jul 9 · Ages 3 to 5The Foil Pan Rice SortBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Mixing Bowl · Paper Cup · Rice · Spoon
The Index Card Tweezer TunnelAdded Jul 7 · Ages 3+The Index Card Tweezer TunnelPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · TweezersThe Paper Cup Catch-ItAdded Jun 14 · Ages 3+The Paper Cup Catch-ItEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · StringThe Vertical Cloud GardenAdded Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5The Vertical Cloud GardenEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · TongsThe Taped Yarn Bridge PullAdded May 18 · Ages 3+The Taped Yarn Bridge PullBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · YarnZigzag Beam Clip ChallengeAdded May 16 · Ages 3+Zigzag Beam Clip ChallengeBalanceMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Pom-pomsThe Pencil Power ReelAdded May 13 · Ages 3+The Pencil Power ReelMotor PlanningProximal StabilityWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pencil · String