Water play is calming, motivating, and easy to set up. These activities use water for pouring, squeezing, and scooping to build eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, and proximal stability. Always supervise water play.
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Added Oct 26 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Boat BuildBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Oct 18 · Ages 1 to 3Colorful Sponge SquishFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Food Coloring · Knife · Sponge · Tray · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Button Boat RescueEye-Hand CoordinationGraspSequencingYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Markers · Paper Cup · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Added Sep 8 · Ages 3+Floating Balloon AnchorBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Balloon · Bucket · Paper Clips · String · Water
Added Jun 22 · Ages 1 to 5Galaxy Bead SpinnerForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual TrackingYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Markers · Masking Tape · Water
Added May 30 · Ages 3+Colorful Jellyfish WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Coffee Filters · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Hole Puncher · Water · Yarn
Added May 29 · Ages 3+Sensory Balloon Squeeze PairsProprioceptionSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Bowl · Oats · Rice · Water
Added May 28 · Ages 1 to 5Floating Ball Sponge RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Bowl · Ping Pong Ball · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added May 25 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Towel Tapestry BleedDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Towels · Plastic Container · Water
Added May 15 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Pan Bead ScoopEye-Hand CoordinationGraspSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Bowl · Easter Eggs · Spoon · Water
Added Apr 30 · Ages 3+Blooming Paper Water LilyCuttingFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Water
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 · WaterWhile 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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