Activities that build the “brain boss” skills needed to plan, organize, and finish tasks, all through the lens of play.




Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Cardboard Box Pinball GoalExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 22 · Ages 3+Button Logic GridExecutive FunctioningPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Markers
Added Mar 21 · Ages 3+Gravity Bead LabyrinthExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Beads · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Tap and Cup SortExecutive FunctioningBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Paper Cup
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Button Balance ScaleExecutive FunctioningPincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Pencil · Ruler
Added Dec 13 · Ages 3+Quiet Scoop GameExecutive FunctioningAuditory ProcessingYou'll need: Beans · Bowl · Container · Dice · Spoon
Added Dec 6 · Ages 3+Rhythm Sequence MatchExecutive FunctioningAuditory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Craft Sticks · Dice
Added Nov 26 · Ages 6+Pipe Cleaner TowersExecutive FunctioningEmotional RegulationYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsWhile 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 Executive Functioning, we invite you to connect with us.
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