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 Feb 8 · Ages 3+Frozen Dessert RelayCore StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Bowl · Ice Cream Scoop · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Web ArtCore StrengthDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jan 4 · Ages 3+Sticky Spiderweb ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionSequencing+1 moreYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Oct 9 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Pom-Pom PushBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineDistal Finger ControlFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Tacky Tape Puzzle Pull-OffBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlProximal Stability+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Stickers
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3 to 5Honey JarFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Jar · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added May 15 · Ages 3 to 5Pizza PartyBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Leaves · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tempera Paint
Added Aug 18 · Ages 3 to 5Pincer PenguinBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessHand DexterityIn-hand Manipulation+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Pom-poms · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 28 · Ages 3 to 5Colored PipesCore StrengthCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationGraspYou'll need: Container · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jun 25 · Ages 3+Caterpillar ClipsBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tweezers · Wiggle Eyes
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Fun JarEye-Hand CoordinationGraspPincer GraspTripod Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Cotton Balls · Hole Puncher · Jar · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Q-Tips · Scissors · Straws · Tongs · Tweezers · Wooden SticksWhile 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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