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 Apr 21 · Ages 3+Coffee Filter Raindrop RaceEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Baking Cups · Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Plate · Water
Added Apr 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tummy Time Sun RaysHead/Neck ExtensionPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Apr 9 · Ages 3+Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 24 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Plate Ball MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Spoon · Yarn
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 16 · Ages 3+Tilted Straw MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 12 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Landing FanBody AwarenessMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Feather · Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Mar 10 · Ages 1 to 5Paper Plate Steering WheelMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Blocks · Bottle · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate
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 Feb 22 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Plate StepBalanceProprioceptionTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Ring TossCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · ScissorsWhile 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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