Yogurt tubs, takeout boxes, and food storage containers are perfect for sorting, scooping, and drop games. These activities use them to practice pincer grasp, fine motor control, and bilateral hand use.
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Added Oct 26 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Boat BuildBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Oct 21 · Ages 1 to 3Big Block Oat DigEye-Hand CoordinationGraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Oats · Plastic Container · Spoon
Added Jul 29 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Bottle Bead RollBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added May 28 · Ages 1 to 5Floating Ball Sponge RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Bowl · Ping Pong Ball · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added May 25 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Towel Tapestry BleedDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · Water
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Zigzag Beam Clip ChallengeBalanceMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added May 11 · Ages 3+Shimmering Mosaic Lid GardenDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Sequins
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Water
Added Apr 4 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Penny BankDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool Noodle
Added Mar 28 · Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Mar 25 · Ages 3 to 5Hanger Button RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Hanger · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3+Coffee Filter Magic FlowerBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Plastic Container · WaterWhile 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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