Paper Plate activities

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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The Coffee Filter Raindrop RaceAdded Apr 21 · Ages 3+The Coffee Filter Raindrop RaceEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Baking Cups · Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Plate · WaterThe Tummy Time Sun RaysAdded Apr 10 · Ages 3 to 5The Tummy Time Sun RaysHead/Neck ExtensionPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper PlateThe Beaded Plate Hair StylistAdded Apr 9 · Ages 3+The Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · YarnThe Sticky Plate Ball MazeAdded Mar 24 · Ages 3 to 5The Sticky Plate Ball MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Spoon · YarnThe Paper Plate Balancing ActAdded Mar 20 · Ages 3+The Paper Plate Balancing ActBalanceBody AwarenessCore StrengthYou'll need: Paper Cup · Paper PlateThe Balancing Plate Bead ChallengeAdded Mar 19 · Ages 3+The Balancing Plate Bead ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Spoon
The Tilted Straw MazeAdded Mar 16 · Ages 3+The Tilted Straw MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · StrawsThe Sticky Landing FanAdded Mar 12 · Ages 1 to 5The Sticky Landing FanBody AwarenessMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Feather · Masking Tape · Paper PlateThe Paper Plate Steering WheelAdded Mar 10 · Ages 1 to 5The Paper Plate Steering WheelMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Blocks · Bottle · Glue · Markers · Paper PlateThe Paper Plate PulleyAdded Mar 9 · Ages 3+The Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · StringThe Sticky Plate StepAdded Feb 22 · Ages 1 to 5The Sticky Plate StepBalanceProprioceptionTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper PlateThe Paper Plate Ring TossAdded Feb 15 · Ages 3+The Paper Plate Ring TossCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors