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 7 · Ages 3+Water Wipe TracingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPre WritingYou'll need: Chalk · Chalk Board · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water
Added Dec 28 · Ages 1 to 5Sponge Stack TiltCore StrengthProprioceptionTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Aug 24 · Ages 3 to 5Color Drop TowersDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Golf Ball Tees · Paper Cup · Playdough · Water
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Nov 5 · Ages 3+Squeeze this Puffy PaintFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Mixing Bowl · Paper Towels · Salt · Squirt Bottle · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Oct 6 · Ages 3+Tactile BowlCuttingPincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Glue · Water · Yarn
Added Jun 27 · Ages 3 to 5Running WaterFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Mar 18 · Ages 3 to 5Leveled CupEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthForearm PronationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Mar 8 · Ages 3+Battle of the BottlesBody AwarenessProprioceptionUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Sequins · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Squirt Till it DropsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Ping Pong Ball · Shaving Cream · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5A Slippery FishEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer GraspSensory Processing+1 moreYou'll need: Container · Tongs · Water
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Melting RainbowCrossing MidlineFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Chalk · Dry Erase Board · Dry Erase Markers · Easel · Squirt Bottle · 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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