23 play-based activities that use straws.
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Added Aug 25 · Ages 3+Bottle Labyrinth Ball SqueezeEye-Hand CoordinationGraspVisual TrackingYou'll need: Bottle · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Straws
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Ziplock Air LauncherFinger StrengthMotor PlanningVisual TrackingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added May 24 · Ages 3+Straw Rocket BlastBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper · Pencil · Scissors · Straws
Added May 9 · Ages 3+Rainbow Tissue WindmillBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws · Tissue Paper
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Wobbly Straw SlalomEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Playdough · Straws · String
Added Apr 29 · Ages 3+Pincer Slider Box MazeMotor PlanningPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Floating Feather FansCore StrengthHead/Neck ExtensionOcular ControlYou'll need: Basket · Butcher Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Straws
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Balloon Powered Foil BoatBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Balloon · Masking Tape · Straws · Water
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Cardboard Box Pinball GoalExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Straw Pipe Cleaner ArchitectBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3+Tilted Straw MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Glue · Marbles · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Straws
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Straw ChimneyEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · StrawsWhile 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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