Squirt Bottle - OTPlan https://otplan.com/material/squirt-bottle/ OTPlan - Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities & Ideas for Parents Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:43:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/otplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-72dpi_OT-full.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Squirt Bottle - OTPlan https://otplan.com/material/squirt-bottle/ 32 32 163641829 Ballgown Jewlery https://otplan.com/activity/ballgown-jewlery/ https://otplan.com/activity/ballgown-jewlery/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:37:02 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=8586 This activity addresses hand strength necessary for tasks such as writing, cutting, meal preparation, and opening snack containers. In addition, it promotes a sensory experience through interacting with cold ice and engaging in water play.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/ballgown-jewlery/feed/ 0 8586 Squeeze this Puffy Paint https://otplan.com/activity/squeeze-this-puffy-paint/ https://otplan.com/activity/squeeze-this-puffy-paint/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:36:40 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=4925 This activity helps in strengthening the finger muscles.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/squeeze-this-puffy-paint/feed/ 0 4925 Running Water https://otplan.com/activity/running-water/ https://otplan.com/activity/running-water/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 01:13:56 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=1014 Develop and strengthen finger muscles which may contribute to a proper grasp of writing tools.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/running-water/feed/ 0 1014 Leveled Cup https://otplan.com/activity/leveled-cup/ https://otplan.com/activity/leveled-cup/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2019 17:16:08 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=1167 Promote forearm pronation by filling up paper cups using water bottles.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/leveled-cup/feed/ 0 1167 Squirt Till it Drops https://otplan.com/activity/squirt-till-it-drops/ https://otplan.com/activity/squirt-till-it-drops/#respond Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:36:00 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=755 This activity should be done outdoors. The squirting motion strengthens the hand muscles and promotes bilateral coordination. When using the squirt bottle to draw shapes or write letters, this activity also develops visual motor skills.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/squirt-till-it-drops/feed/ 0 755 Textured Paper Painting https://otplan.com/activity/textured-paper-painting/ https://otplan.com/activity/textured-paper-painting/#respond Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:25:08 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=751 This activity allows the child to create a unique paper texture. The goal is to promote the child's fine motor skills and control by utilizing both hands, cutting, and painting. The use of finger paint allows the child to work on processing tactile input.

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]]> https://otplan.com/activity/textured-paper-painting/feed/ 0 751 Melting Rainbow https://otplan.com/activity/melting-rainbow/ https://otplan.com/activity/melting-rainbow/#respond Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:10:55 +0000 https://otplan.com/?post_type=activities&p=712 This activity promotes fine motor control and strengthens the small muscles of the child's hand.

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