Finger Strength

The Pudding Bead Hunt

Steps:

Use markers to draw several colorful circles on the outside of a Ziplock bag.
Open the bag and scoop in about half a cup of pudding.
Drop a few colorful beads into the pudding and seal the bag shut.
Lay the bag flat and use masking tape to secure the edges to a table.
Ask your child to use their pointer finger to find a bead inside the bag.
Challenge them to slide the bead through the pudding until it reaches a matching circle!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Ensure the Ziplock bag is sealed tightly to avoid any leaks. Small beads are a choking hazard and should be kept away from younger siblings.

The Shimmering Treasure Pop

Steps:

Tape four baking cups onto a flat piece of cardboard to keep them steady.
Place one shiny coin inside the bottom of each baking cup.
Cut squares of aluminium foil that are slightly larger than the top of the cups.
Place the foil over the opening and wrap the edges tightly around the cup rim.
Use masking tape to secure the foil around the sides so it stays taut.
Ask your child to use only their index finger to pop through the foil.
Once they break through, have them use their pinching fingers to pull out the hidden treasure!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Small coins and pieces of foil are significant choking hazards. Ensure all materials are stored away after the game.

Styrofoam Bolt Builder

Steps:

Lay a flat Styrofoam block on your table.
Use markers to draw a simple robot or house shape on the top.
Poke several small holes along the lines of your drawing using a pencil.
Pick up a long bolt and push it through one of the holes.
Reach under the foam with your other hand.
Use your fingertips to find the end of the bolt without looking.
Twist a nut onto the bolt until it is tight against the foam.
Repeat this for every hole until your structure is full of metal parts!
Stack a few wooden blocks on the bolts to see what you can build.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Small nuts and bolts are a choking hazard. Ensure the pencil used for poking holes is handled safely.

The Shiny Foil Crown Crimp

Steps:

Help your child use scissors to cut a long, wide strip of cardboard.
Use the markers to draw colorful gems and patterns on the strip.
Tape the ends of the cardboard together to make a headband that fits your child.
Ask your child to tear several small squares of aluminum foil using both hands.
Show them how to fold a foil square over the top rim of the crown.
Challenge your child to use their pinching fingers to squeeze the foil until it stays flat.
Continue crimping foil all the way around the crown to make it look like silver jewels!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child while they are using scissors to cut the cardboard.

The Sticky Tab Treasure Hunt

Steps:

Tape the sturdy cardboard piece flat onto the table.
Use the markers to draw fun circles on the cardboard.
Place one colorful sticker inside each of the drawn circles.
Cut your index cards into smaller squares to cover the stickers.
Tape the top edge of each square to the board to make a door.
Fold a small piece of tape over the bottom edge of the card.
Make sure a little bit of the tape sticks out like a handle.
Ask your child to use their pinching fingers to pull the tab.
They will find a hidden sticker surprise under each door!
Encourage your child to use their other hand to hold the board.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Small stickers and tape pieces can be a choking hazard. Keep all materials away from the mouth.