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 Pipe Cleaner Reef Rescue

The Pipe Cleaner Reef Rescue

Steps:

  • Turn the egg carton upside down on the table.
  • Use markers to color each bump of the carton a different color.
  • Use the tip of your scissors to poke a small hole in the top of each bump.
  • Pick up a pipe cleaner and push it into one of the holes.
  • Bend the pipe cleaner so it looks like wavy seaweed.
  • Pick up a bead and slide it onto the pipe cleaner seaweed.
  • Repeat this for all the holes until your reef is full of color!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required when using scissors. These should only be used to poke the holes. Beads are a choking hazard; keep them away from younger children and pets.

The Yarn Cross Clip Challenge

The Yarn Cross Clip Challenge

Steps:

  • Take a large, flat piece of Cardboard. Use Masking Tape to secure it to a table.
  • Cut several long pieces of Yarn. Tape the ends to the edges of the cardboard.
  • Stretch the yarn in different directions so they stretch across the middle of the board.
  • Make sure the yarn pieces cross each other to create several X shapes.
  • Give your child a handful of Clothespins. Use Markers to draw a dot on each pin.
  • Challenge your child to find a spot where two pieces of yarn cross.
  • They must reach across the board and clip a clothespin exactly on that X.
  • Encourage them to keep their helper hand resting on the cardboard corner for stability.
  • Once all the X spots are clipped, see if they can un-clip them with one hand!

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended. Ensure the cardboard has smooth edges. Keep small clothespins away from younger children who might swallow them.

The Yarn Star Weaver

The Yarn Star Weaver

Steps:

  • Glue two craft sticks together in the shape of a cross.
  • Wait for the glue to dry so the sticks are sturdy.
  • Tie the end of your yarn to the center of the cross.
  • Wrap the yarn once around one stick, then move to the next.
  • Continue this wrapping pattern until the star reaches your desired size.
  • Use scissors to cut the yarn and tie a final knot to finish.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended while using scissors and glue. Ensure the craft sticks are smooth to prevent any small splinters.

The Foil Button Press

The Foil Button Press

Steps:

  • Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Use both hands to crumple the foil into a flat, thick pancake shape.
  • Press down hard on the foil with your palm to make it dense.
  • Give your child a handful of colorful buttons.
  • Ask them to press each button firmly into the foil surface.
  • The foil will wrap around the edges to hold the buttons tight!
  • Try to cover the whole foil pancake with a button pattern.

Safety Tip:
Buttons are a choking hazard. Always supervise your child during play.

The Royal Cardboard Cuff

The Royal Cardboard Cuff

Steps:

  • Help your child use scissors to cut a paper roll into three wide rings.
  • Use the hole puncher to make several holes around the edge of one ring.
  • Let your child decorate the cardboard rings with colorful markers.
  • Tie one end of the yarn to a hole on the ring.
  • Ask your child to thread the yarn through the other holes, adding beads as they go.
  • Tie a knot at the end to secure the royal cuff.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required when using scissors. Small beads are a choking hazard; keep them away from children who still put items in their mouths.