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 2 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sponge Dot PressDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Sponge · Velcro
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Fuzzy Line ClipFinger StrengthPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Corner Fold & Weave PushBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Index Cards · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Tear & Crumple PressFinger StrengthPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Weighted Reel RescueBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bean Bag · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pencil · Plastic Container · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Edge Clip MatchBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Paper Crumple Pin PushFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Q-Tips
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Freight Slot PushDistal Finger ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Tear & Thread Cardboard ChainBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Foam Corduroy Road PushEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Roller Texture WallPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tension Gate Stick PullPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · 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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