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 Feb 28 · Ages 3+Bubble Drop Precision RoadEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · Water
Added Feb 24 · Ages 3+Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Plastic Container · Tweezers · Water
Added Feb 17 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Twig Nest BuilderBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Branches · Construction Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Sticky Maze Jewel HuntDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added Feb 11 · Ages 3 to 5Foamy Pan Treasure SearchFine Motor ControlSensory ProcessingVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Shaving Cream · Tongs
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Putty Cord Threading ArtBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Plastic Container · Scissors · Theraputty
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Twist and Drill Wall WorkForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Theraputty
Added Feb 4 · Ages 1 to 5Putty Loop Force PushEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Playdough · Yarn
Added Feb 3 · Ages 1 to 5Tape-Wrapped Block UnwindBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze & DropFinger StrengthProprioceptionSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Bucket · Newspaper · Plastic Container · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Tissue Paper Rope ArtBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container · Tissue PaperWhile 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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