25 play-based activities that use string.
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Added Oct 7 · Ages 6+Heavy Ruler Cargo LiftConcentrationForce GradingProprioceptionYou'll need: Bean Bag · Clothespins · Index Cards · Ruler · String
Added Sep 8 · Ages 3+Floating Balloon AnchorBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Balloon · Bucket · Paper Clips · String · Water
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Catch-ItEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · String
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Cardboard Compass NavigatorDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · String
Added May 13 · Ages 3+Pencil Power ReelMotor PlanningProximal StabilityWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pencil · String
Added May 7 · Ages 3+Wobbly Straw SlalomEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Playdough · Straws · String
Added Apr 26 · Ages 6+Tension Track Ball GlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ruler · Scissors · String
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Beaded Cup Wind ChimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Scissors · Stickers · String
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Magnetic Paper Clip FishEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · String · Yarn
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Balancing Button PendulumEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · String
Added Feb 13 · Ages 3+Air-Power Cup DeliveryMotor PlanningProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · StringWhile 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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