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