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 Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistance Stick TangleBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sludge SqueezeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Eyedropper · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Oats · Plastic Container · Water
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3+Resistance Trace BagFinger IsolationFinger StrengthPre WritingYou'll need: Corn Kernels · Markers · Plastic Container · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tee LacingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pom-Pom Skewer PushBilateral Hand UseForce GradingPincer GraspYou'll need: Plastic Container · Playdough · Pom-poms · Q-Tips
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Felt Tapestry PushBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 19 · Ages 1 to 5Precision Tube DropEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 6+Q-Tip Basket WeaveBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Markers · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3 to 5Banded Post StretchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3 to 5Twist Cap Treasure DropBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Plastic Container
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3+Cardboard Clip SculptureBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Clips · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3+Tight Stick Wedge PushDistal Finger ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · TheraputtyWhile 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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