Paper plates are cheap, sturdy, and easy to cut, color, and lace. These activities turn them into crafts, targets, and lacing cards that build eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, and visual motor skills.
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Added Sep 6 · Ages 3+Ribbon-Linked Clip PathBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspSequencingYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 31 · Ages 3 to 5Spaghetti Baking Cup ForestBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Playdough · Spaghetti
Added Jul 17 · Ages 1 to 5Paper Plate Axle TwistForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 18 · Ages 6+Paper Plate Time TellerBilateral Hand UseSequencingVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Jun 12 · Ages 3+Snake Rim Marble RunEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Marbles · Paper Plate · Playdough
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3+Felt Petal Patch BuilderBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Felt · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors
Added May 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Ring Orbit SliderBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5Musical Ribbon ShakerPincer GraspSensory ProcessingShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Stapler
Added May 5 · Ages 3+Ribbon Twirl SpinnerBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Pencil · Ribbon · Scissors
Added May 3 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Target DiscBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger IsolationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Floating Feather FansCore StrengthHead/Neck ExtensionOcular ControlYou'll need: Basket · Butcher Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Straws
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Dinner PrepBilateral Hand UseGraspSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Knife · Paper Plate · Pool NoodleWhile 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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