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 Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Taped String SnippingBilateral Hand UseCuttingProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3+Block Tower TugCore StrengthProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · String · Yarn
Added Jan 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Ribbon RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Yarn
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Strong Punch Lacing BoardBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Spider Crawl MazeMotor PlanningProprioceptionUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Blanket · Boxes · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Yarn
Added Dec 25 · Ages 3+Lid Lacing ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Dec 24 · Ages 3+Clip Chain CreationBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Clips · String · Yarn
Added Dec 11 · Ages 6+Web Lacing RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationSequencingYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3+Strong Pull ChainCore StrengthProprioceptionShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Boxes · Paper Roll · Yarn
Added Nov 8 · Ages 6+Slot & Stitch SculptureBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jul 2 · Ages 3 to 5Catch-a-BugBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Basket · Shoe Box · Tongs · 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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