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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Sticky Twig Nest BuilderAdded Feb 17 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Twig Nest BuilderBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Branches · Construction Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · YarnThe Sticky Maze Jewel HuntAdded Feb 15 · Ages 3+The Sticky Maze Jewel HuntDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · TweezersFoamy Pan Treasure SearchAdded Feb 11 · Ages 3 to 5Foamy Pan Treasure SearchFine Motor ControlSensory ProcessingVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Shaving Cream · TongsPutty Cord Threading ArtAdded Feb 9 · Ages 6+Putty Cord Threading ArtBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Plastic Container · Scissors · TheraputtyTwist and Drill Wall WorkAdded Feb 7 · Ages 3+Twist and Drill Wall WorkForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · TheraputtyPutty Spool Force PushAdded Feb 4 · Ages 1 to 5Putty Spool Force PushEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Playdough · Yarn
Tape-Wrapped Block UnwindAdded Feb 3 · Ages 1 to 5Tape-Wrapped Block UnwindBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Plastic ContainerWet Paper Squeeze & DropAdded Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze & DropFinger StrengthProprioceptionSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Bucket · Newspaper · Plastic Container · WaterSticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeAdded Feb 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · WaterTissue Paper Rope ArtAdded Feb 2 · Ages 3+Tissue Paper Rope ArtBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container · Tissue PaperSticky Sponge Dot PressAdded Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sponge Dot PressDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Sponge · VelcroVertical Fuzzy Line ClipAdded Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Fuzzy Line ClipFinger StrengthPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Pom-poms