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 Feb 16 · Ages 6+Beaded Joint DancerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 14 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Parachute DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 11 · Ages 3+Floating Balloon Paddle TapEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningVisual TrackingYou'll need: Balloon · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Yarn
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Mystery Yarn Foil MazeFinger IsolationMotor PlanningTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Yarn
Added Feb 4 · Ages 1 to 5Putty Spool Force PushEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Plastic Container · Playdough · Yarn
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Sponge Weight WeaveBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Container · Craft Sticks · Sponge · Water · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Weighted Reel RescueBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bean Bag · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pencil · Plastic Container · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn UnravelBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Playdough · Yarn
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tension Gate Stick PullPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistance Stick TangleBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn Unwind ChallengeBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Playdough · Sequins · Yarn
Added Jan 17 · Ages 6+Q-Tip Basket WeaveBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Markers · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors · 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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