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 May 7 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Balance TrackEye-Hand CoordinationGraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Spoon
Added May 6 · Ages 3+Double Cup Balloon BopEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningVisual TrackingYou'll need: Balloon · Paper Cup
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin SlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Beaded Cup Wind ChimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Scissors · Stickers · String
Added Apr 7 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Castle SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Mar 30 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Color PondBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Bowl · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Cup · Water
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 20 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Balancing ActBalanceBody AwarenessCore StrengthYou'll need: Paper Cup · Paper Plate
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Balancing Plate Bead ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Spoon
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Marble RinkEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningVisual TrackingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Marbles · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Tap and Cup SortBilateral Hand UseExecutive FunctioningMotor PlanningYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Paper Cup
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Palm-Flip Treasure DropForearm SupinationPincer ControlWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Coins · Masking Tape · Paper CupWhile 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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