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 Jan 12 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Drop LoaderBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3+Cactus Needle PushFinger StrengthPincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Pom-poms · Spaghetti · Theraputty
Added Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Pocket Post OfficeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jan 4 · Ages 3+Finger Path PlacementsBilateral Hand UseHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Dec 30 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Transfer ChallengeFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Cotton Balls · Pom-poms · Spoon · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Dec 23 · Ages 3+Band Launcher TargetBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Dec 18 · Ages 3+Pom-pom Poking GardenDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspTripod GraspYou'll need: Plastic Container · Playdough · Pom-poms · Toothpicks
Added Dec 15 · Ages 3+Pom-Pom SkyscraperEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Pom-poms · Styrofoam · Toothpicks
Added Dec 8 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Straw ScoopDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Straws
Added Dec 5 · Ages 3+Pom-Pom Popper Target GameBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Balloon · Bucket · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Dec 4 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Target TossCrossing MidlineShoulder StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Felt · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Velcro
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · 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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