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 Feb 24 · Ages 3+Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Plastic Container · Tweezers · Water
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Sponge TrailFinger StrengthShoulder StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Bowl · Butcher Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Sponge · Water
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Ziplock Button SlideFinger IsolationVisual MotorVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 13 · Ages 3 to 5Floating Sponge Button StackEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Bowl · Buttons · Sponge · Water
Added Feb 12 · Ages 3+Splash Goal Ball PushEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Coin BalanceEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Baking Cups · Coins · Water
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze MailBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3 to 5Marshland Cotton Ball TugBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Sand · Water
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze & DropFinger StrengthProprioceptionSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Bucket · Newspaper · Plastic Container · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Feather Knockdown ChallengeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Kernel Cannon WallEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Corn Kernels · Eyedropper · Markers · Masking Tape · Playdough · Water
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Grip & TransferBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Cotton Balls · Food Coloring · Tongs · 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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