Skill: Eye-Hand Coordination

The way the eyes guide the hands to do a task. This helps your child catch a ball, write on a line, or stack blocks without knocking them over.

The Paper Roll Marble Plunge

The Paper Roll Marble Plunge

Steps:

  • Use a marker to draw three small ‘X’ marks on the side of your long paper roll.
  • Have an adult help you poke a small hole through each ‘X’ mark using a pencil tip.
  • Push one craft stick through each hole so it stretches all the way across the inside of the tube.
  • Wrap a piece of masking tape over the bottom of the paper roll to seal it shut tightly.
  • Stand the roll upright inside a plastic container and drop five marbles into the top of the tube.
  • Slowly pull the bottom craft stick out and listen for the marbles to drop to the next level.
  • Remove the remaining sticks one by one until all the marbles are resting on the bottom tape.
  • Peel the tape away to let the marbles plunge into the container for a grand finale!

Safety Tip:
Marbles are a major choking hazard. This activity is for school-age children, but always keep marbles away from younger siblings.

The Feather Balance Path

The Feather Balance Path

Steps:

  • Use masking tape to make a long line on the floor.
  • Ask your child to stand at one end of the path.
  • Have them hold their hand out flat like a tray.
  • Place a soft feather on the back of their hand.
  • Challenge them to walk slowly along the line to the finish.
  • If the feather falls, just stop and put it back on!

Safety Tip:
Clear any toys near the tape path to prevent trips while your child is focusing.

The Button Cookie Spatula Flip

The Button Cookie Spatula Flip

Steps:

  • Help your child cut five medium circles from a piece of cardboard to make the cookies.
  • Glue three colorful buttons onto each cookie to look like chocolate chips.
  • Cut a long, thin rectangle from the cardboard to act as the spatula handle.
  • Tape a smaller square of cardboard to the end of the handle to finish the spatula.
  • Place the cookies button-side down on a flat table.
  • Challenge your child to slide the spatula under a cookie and flip it over into a nearby basket.
  • Ask them to use their other hand to hold the basket steady while they flip!

Safety Tip:
Buttons are a choking hazard. Always supervise your child and ensure all materials are stored safely after play.

The Hanger Button Rescue

The Hanger Button Rescue

Steps:

  • Take a plastic hanger and wrap several strips of masking tape around the bottom bar.
  • Ensure the sticky side of the tape is facing out toward your child.
  • Press ten colorful buttons onto the sticky tape at different spots.
  • Have your child hold the top of the hanger with one hand to stabilize it.
  • Use the other hand to carefully peel each button off the tape using a pinch.
  • Have them drop each rescued button into a nearby plastic container.

Safety Tip:
Buttons are a significant choking hazard. Always supervise your child during play and ensure all buttons are stored safely after the activity.

The Shaving Cream Marble Maze

The Shaving Cream Marble Maze

Steps:

  • Fill a Ziplock bag with shaving cream and a little food coloring.
  • Seal the bag and squish it to mix the color.
  • Place a marble inside the bag and seal it again.
  • Use a marker to draw a winding path on the bag.
  • Tape the bag flat to the table with masking tape.
  • Use your index finger to push the marble along the path.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Marbles are a significant choking hazard. Ensure the Ziplock bag is sealed tightly to avoid leaks.