Plastic Container activities

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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The Sticky Bottle Bead RollAdded Jul 29 · Ages 1 to 5The Sticky Bottle Bead RollBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Masking Tape · Plastic ContainerFloating Ball Sponge RescueAdded May 28 · Ages 1 to 5Floating Ball Sponge RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Bowl · Ping Pong Ball · Plastic Container · Sponge · WaterPaper Towel Tapestry BleedAdded May 25 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Towel Tapestry BleedDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · WaterZigzag Beam Clip ChallengeAdded May 16 · Ages 3+Zigzag Beam Clip ChallengeBalanceMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Pom-pomsThe Shimmering Mosaic Lid GardenAdded May 11 · Ages 3+The Shimmering Mosaic Lid GardenDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · SequinsThe Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversAdded Apr 5 · Ages 3+The Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Water
The Pool Noodle Penny BankAdded Apr 4 · Ages 3+The Pool Noodle Penny BankDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool NoodleThe Paper Roll Marble PlungeAdded Mar 28 · Ages 6+The Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · ScissorsThe Hanger Button RescueAdded Mar 25 · Ages 3 to 5The Hanger Button RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Hanger · Masking Tape · Plastic ContainerThe Coffee Filter Magic FlowerAdded Mar 17 · Ages 3+The Coffee Filter Magic FlowerBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Plastic Container · WaterThe Bubble Drop Precision RoadAdded Feb 28 · Ages 3+The Bubble Drop Precision RoadEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · WaterThe Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsAdded Feb 24 · Ages 3+The Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Plastic Container · Tweezers · Water