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 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 · Theraputty
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Resistance UnwindBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Ripped Line ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Weight TowerBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Foam Sheets · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Ring DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Crunch SlotBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Push Bead GardenEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Coil Stick ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Sticky Bean RescueBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Theraputty · Tongs
Added Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchCuttingFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 8 · Ages 6+Foam Sheet ArchitectBilateral Hand UseCuttingMotor PlanningYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Plastic Container · ScissorsWhile 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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