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 Mar 13 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Cardboard Letter WrapBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3+Woven Stick BridgeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3 to 5Hanger Bead ElevatorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Clothespins · Hanger · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Winding Cup RunnerCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Cross Clip ChallengeCrossing MidlinePincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 23 · Ages 6+Yarn Star WeaverBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3+Royal Cardboard CuffBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Beaded Rainbow BranchBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Branches · Yarn
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Hanger Puppet ParadeCrossing MidlineCuttingPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Hanger · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Spy TubesBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Yarn
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Haircut DayBilateral Hand UseCuttingProximal StabilityYou'll need: Balloon · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 17 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Twig Nest BuilderBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Branches · Construction Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · 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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