23 play-based activities that use straws.
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Added Feb 27 · Ages 3 to 5Bead Bridge SlideCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Straws
Added Dec 29 · Ages 3+Puff Ball Soccer ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationSocial InteractionYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Straws
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 Jan 8 · Ages 3 to 5Candy CaneBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Jul 29 · Ages 3+Fine Motor Marble MazeBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger IsolationVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Marbles · Scissors · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added Jun 29 · Ages 3+PickUp Straws GameHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspThumb OppositionYou'll need: Pen · Pipe Cleaners · Straws · Toothpicks
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Straw NecklacesBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand Arches/SeparationPincer Control+1 moreYou'll need: Scissors · Straws · String · Yarn
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 Sticks
Added Dec 20 · Ages 1 to 5Drawing in the SandPre WritingYou'll need: Container · Plastic Container · Sand · Straws
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory SaladBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthPincer Grasp+3 moreYou'll need: Blocks · Bowl · Construction Paper · Paper Plate · Pom-poms · Scissors · Straws · Tongs
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Birthday CakeBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioception+1 moreYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Sequins · Straws · TheraputtyWhile 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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