Tongs activities

38 play-based activities that use tongs.

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Paper Nugget Transfer ChallengeFoil Grip & TransferWet Sponge Kernel RescueFelt Maze Nut Grab

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Paper Nugget Transfer ChallengeAdded Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Nugget Transfer ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationHand StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper Cup · TongsFoil Grip & TransferAdded Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Grip & TransferBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Cotton Balls · Food Coloring · Tongs · WaterWet Sponge Kernel RescueAdded Jan 30 · Ages 3+Wet Sponge Kernel RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Corn Kernels · Sponge · Tongs · WaterFelt Maze Nut GrabAdded Jan 26 · Ages 3+Felt Maze Nut GrabBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Felt · Markers · Masking Tape · Nuts and Bolts · Plastic Container · TongsFoam Slot TongsAdded Jan 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slot TongsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · TongsSticky Bean RescueAdded Jan 9 · Ages 3+Sticky Bean RescueBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beans · Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Theraputty · Tongs
Pocket Post OfficeAdded Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Pocket Post OfficeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Playdough · Pom-poms · TongsTreasure Transfer ChallengeAdded Dec 30 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Transfer ChallengeFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Cotton Balls · Pom-poms · Spoon · Tongs · TweezersConfetti RainmakersAdded May 2 · Ages 3+Confetti RainmakersBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Cup · TongsHoney JarAdded Aug 2 · Ages 3 to 5Honey JarFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Jar · Pom-poms · TongsCatch-a-BugAdded Jul 2 · Ages 3 to 5Catch-a-BugBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Basket · Shoe Box · Tongs · YarnTreasure Hunt Sensory BinAdded Jun 21 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Hunt Sensory BinFine Motor ControlProprioceptionTactile PerceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Bowl · Coins · Rice · Sand · Tongs