Bendy and easy to thread, pipe cleaners are perfect for lacing beads, poking through holes, and twisting into shapes. These activities use them to build pincer grasp, fine motor control, and eye-hand coordination.
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Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Tear & Thread Cardboard ChainBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Foam Corduroy Road PushEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 29 · Ages 3+Pom-Pom Pin BouquetEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Sponge
Added Jan 28 · Ages 3+Resistant Gate PushHand DexterityProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Resistant Foam Pin PushEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 25 · Ages 6+Cardboard Stick Weave ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Resistance Tear PushBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Lid · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tee LacingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Coil Drop TargetEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners · Water
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Felt Tapestry PushBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3 to 5Tension Tube PushBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3 to 5Banded Post StretchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · PlaydoughWhile 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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