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 May 16 · Ages 3+Coil Wrap PrecisionBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added May 5 · Ages 3 to 5Twisty Cap MatchBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Foil River Rock TossBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Plastic Container
Added Jun 16 · Ages 3 to 5Beach CupProprioceptionSequencingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Jar · Plastic Container · Spoon · Ziplock Bag
Added May 15 · Ages 3 to 5Button The ShapesActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Container · Fabric · Felt · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Mar 30 · Ages 3+Jump and KickBalanceMotor PlanningProprioceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Paper Cup · Paper Roll · Pillows · Plastic Container · Shoe Box
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Wheelbarrow WalkingCore StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Basket · Bean Bag · Bowl · Bucket · Container · Plastic Container
Added Jun 30 · Ages 3+Capture the MarbleCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningSocial Interaction+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Marbles · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Tennis Ball
Added May 20 · Ages 3+Decorated Bead BoxFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthHand DexterityPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Paint Brush · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added Dec 20 · Ages 1 to 5Drawing in the SandPre WritingYou'll need: Container · Plastic Container · Sand · Straws
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Tactile ContainerStereognosisTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Coins · Container · Plastic Container · Rice · Sand
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Line Em UpEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Bowl · Buttons · Construction Paper · Markers · Pen · Plastic Container · TweezersWhile 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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