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 2 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead RunEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Dec 29 · Ages 3 to 5Noodle Tower ThreadDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Macaroni · Plastic Container · Playdough · Spaghetti
Added Dec 28 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Stack TiltCore StrengthProprioceptionTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Dec 25 · Ages 3+Lid Lacing ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Dec 18 · Ages 3+Pom-pom Poking GardenDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspTripod GraspYou'll need: Plastic Container · Playdough · Pom-poms · Toothpicks
Added Dec 10 · Ages 3+Playdough Treasure DigIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Added Nov 18 · Ages 3+Foil Smash TargetIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Nov 6 · Ages 3+Cap Twister RingsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlForearm SupinationYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jun 20 · Ages 3 to 5Tear Tape ArtBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Ribbon Ring TieBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Plastic Container · Ribbon
Added Jun 12 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Tape ReliefBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle Development+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jun 1 · Ages 3+Thumb Flick Target GameBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Plastic ContainerWhile 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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