Yarn is great for lacing, wrapping, weaving, and making spider webs to crawl through. These activities use it to practice bilateral hand use, eye-hand coordination, and pincer grasp.
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Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead Zip-LineBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 15 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Tightrope BalanceEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Boxes · Masking Tape · Yarn
Added Apr 9 · Ages 3+Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 6 · Ages 6+Cardboard Whiz SpinnerBilateral Hand UseWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Magnetic Paper Clip FishEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · String · Yarn
Added Mar 27 · Ages 1 to 5Silly String Bag StylistFinger IsolationMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Yarn · Ziplock Bag
Added Mar 24 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Plate Ball MazeEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGraspYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Spoon · Yarn
Added Mar 22 · Ages 3+Golf Tee Yarn TrailBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Styrofoam · Yarn
Added Mar 21 · Ages 1 to 5Vertical Yarn Rescue MissionBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Yarn
Added Mar 19 · Ages 3+Rainbow Hand WeaverBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Textured Cardboard PathBalanceBody AwarenessSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Sponge · Yarn
Added Mar 14 · Ages 3+Silver Pan Web WeaverBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Markers · Pencil · YarnWhile 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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