Threading beads is a classic way to build fine motor control and eye-hand coordination. These activities use beads for lacing, sorting, and patterns that also practice pincer grasp. Beads are a choking hazard, so supervise closely and choose large beads for young children.
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Added Oct 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Hair SalonBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityYou'll need: Beads · Bowl · Crayons · Egg Carton · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Bead Wrap RescueBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Bowl · Tray
Added Jul 31 · Ages 1 to 5Pudding Bead HuntDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Beads · Markers · Masking Tape · Pudding · Ziplock Bag
Added Jul 29 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Bottle Bead RollBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jul 25 · Ages 3+Balloon Bead Balance MissionBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Beads · Bowl · Tweezers
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pond Tongs TaskBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jul 7 · Ages 3+Index Card Tweezer TunnelPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Tweezers
Added Jul 5 · Ages 3+Spiky Paper Roll TowerBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 28 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Bottle HookBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jun 22 · Ages 1 to 5Galaxy Bead SpinnerForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Markers · Masking Tape · Water
Added Jun 3 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Cupcake ScoopBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Aluminum Foil · Baking Cups · Beads · Spoon
Added May 30 · Ages 3+Colorful Jellyfish WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Hole Puncher · Water · YarnWhile 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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