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 Jul 13 · Ages 3+Paper Roll CaterpillarBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Felt · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Forky from Toy StoryBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors · Spoon · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 29 · Ages 3+PickUp Straws GameHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspThumb OppositionYou'll need: Pen · Pipe Cleaners · Straws · Toothpicks
Added Jun 23 · Ages 3+Stick AnimalsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Fun JarEye-Hand CoordinationGraspPincer GraspTripod Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Cotton Balls · Hole Puncher · Jar · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Q-Tips · Scissors · Straws · Tongs · Tweezers · Wooden Sticks
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3+Motor SpiderBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Paint Brush · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Feel the TurkeyBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspSensory Processing+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Feather · Felt · Glue · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors · Velcro · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Hearts and Oval ButterflyCuttingFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningPre Writing+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Crayons · Glitter Glue · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · Stickers
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Birthday CakeBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioception+1 moreYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Sequins · Straws · Theraputty
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Therapy SnowmanBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Branches · Buttons · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper · Wooden Sticks
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Multi Step ShamrockBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Macaroni · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Sequins · Tissue Paper · Tongs · Tweezers · YarnWhile 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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