41 play-based activities that use playdough.
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Added Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Pocket Post OfficeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jan 1 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Brick LayersHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Playdough
Added Dec 29 · Ages 3 to 5Noodle Tower ThreadDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Macaroni · Plastic Container · Playdough · Spaghetti
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+Putty Treasure DigIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3+Stick Weave LoomBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough
Added Oct 25 · Ages 1 to 5Playdough Candle PullBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Playdough
Added Aug 24 · Ages 3 to 5Color Drop TowersDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Golf Ball Tees · Paper Cup · Playdough · Water
Added Jun 22 · Ages 6+Clip Straightener StackBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Playdough
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3 to 5Squeeze Noodle MakerBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Plate · Playdough · Ziplock Bag
Added May 15 · Ages 3 to 5Pizza PartyBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Leaves · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tempera Paint
Added Sep 12 · Ages 3+Playdough Therapy TreasureFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Coins · Pegs · PlaydoughWhile 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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