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 Jan 30 · Ages 3+Wet Sponge Kernel RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Corn Kernels · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Added Jan 28 · Ages 3+Resistant Cardboard Push PucksBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Q-Tips · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Sponge Target PostPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Pom-poms · Scissors · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Wet Cardboard Q-Tip PunchPincer GraspProprioceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Bowl · Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Q-Tips · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Water Pocket Clip BoatsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Sludge SqueezeEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Eyedropper · Masking Tape · Newspaper · Oats · Plastic Container · Water
Added Jan 23 · Ages 3+Resistance Trace BagFinger IsolationFinger StrengthPre WritingYou'll need: Corn Kernels · Markers · Plastic Container · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Moat Precision DropDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Playdough · Water
Added Jan 20 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Weight ReleaseFinger StrengthGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Bucket · Sponge · Stuffed Animal · Water
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Coil Drop TargetEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners · Water
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Stick RotationForearm PronationForearm SupinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Craft Sticks · Scissors · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 11 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Squeeze SplashFinger StrengthGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Sponge · 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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