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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Ribbon Resistance UnwindAdded Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Resistance UnwindBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Ribbon · ScissorsRipped Line ArtAdded Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Ripped Line ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic ContainerClothespin Weight TowerAdded Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Weight TowerBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Foam Sheets · Plastic Container · Pom-pomsPipe Cleaner Ring DropAdded 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 · ScissorsCardboard Crunch SlotAdded Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Crunch SlotBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · ScissorsFoil Push Bead GardenAdded Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Push Bead GardenEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Plastic Container
Tight Coil Stick ArtAdded Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Coil Stick ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · StickersSticky Bean RescueAdded Jan 9 · Ages 3+Sticky Bean RescueBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Theraputty · TongsCard Flipper LaunchAdded Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchCuttingFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · ScissorsFoam Sheet ArchitectAdded Jan 8 · Ages 6+Foam Sheet ArchitectBilateral Hand UseCuttingMotor PlanningYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Plastic Container · ScissorsVertical Bead RunAdded Jan 2 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead RunEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · ScissorsNoodle Tower ThreadAdded Dec 29 · Ages 3 to 5Noodle Tower ThreadDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Macaroni · Plastic Container · Playdough · Spaghetti