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 Mar 9 · Ages 3+Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Mar 5 · Ages 3+Card Link ArchBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer ControlYou'll need: Index Cards · Paper Clips · Paper Cup
Added Mar 3 · Ages 3+Cup Ring ConnectorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Winding Cup RunnerCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Index Card Pincer-FlipIn-hand ManipulationPincer GraspYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Paper Cup
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Finger Bead RescueFinger IsolationPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup
Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Bead Bridge SlideCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Straws
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Balancing Button PendulumEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · String
Added Feb 13 · Ages 3+Air-Power Cup DeliveryMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Anchor Cup ClipBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Bean Bag · Clothespins · Markers · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Nugget Transfer ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationHand StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Moving Target DeliveryBalanceEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Container · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · 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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