Soft, colorful, and easy to pick up, pom-poms are perfect for sorting, tweezing, and blowing games. These activities use them to build pincer grasp, fine motor control, and eye-hand coordination. Pom-poms are small, so supervise children who still put things in their mouths.
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Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5The Heavy Foil Bridge BalanceBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Oct 1 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Cup Treasure GrabBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Container · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Sep 25 · Ages 3 to 5The Index Card Step ClimberEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Sep 13 · Ages 3 to 5The Vertical Pipe Cleaner MeadowEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Sep 2 · Ages 3 to 5The Sticky Pom-Pom Spoon FlipEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Spoon
Added Aug 23 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Cup Pom-pom StuffFinger IsolationPincer ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3 to 5The Foil Pond Tongs TaskBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5The Silver Foil Path TracePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Jun 4 · Ages 3 to 5Newspaper Log Tongs BalanceBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Masking Tape · Newspaper · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added May 27 · Ages 3 to 5The Wobbly Tightrope BalanceBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Markers · Pom-poms · Ruler · Scissors
Added May 18 · Ages 3+The Brave Cardboard ShieldEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Ribbon · Scissors
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Zigzag Beam Clip ChallengeBalanceMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Plastic Container · Pom-pomsWhile 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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