Strong muscles in the arms, chest, and back help children with everyday tasks like carrying a backpack, climbing on the playground, or maintaining good posture while sitting at a desk.
Added May 19 · Ages 1 to 5Laundry Basket SailboatUpper Body StrengthCore StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Pool Noodle
Added May 2 · Ages 1 to 5Heavy Roll Cotton SweepUpper Body StrengthBody AwarenessProprioceptionYou'll need: Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Rice
Added Jan 2 · Ages 3+Sticky Spider Crawl MazeUpper Body StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Blanket · Boxes · Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Yarn
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3+Frozen Dessert RelayUpper Body StrengthCore StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+2 moreYou'll need: Bowl · Ice Cream Scoop · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Apr 2 · Ages 3 to 5Ballgown JewleryUpper Body StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Bottle · Bowl · Ice Cube Tray · Spoon · Squirt Bottle
Added Aug 30 · Ages 3+Shoulder Strength Leopard CrawlUpper Body StrengthCore StrengthMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Ball · Basket · Container · Ping Pong Ball · Tennis Ball
Added May 17 · Ages 1 to 5Toss it Catch itUpper Body StrengthBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Ball · Bean Bag · Blanket · Stuffed Animal
Added Mar 8 · Ages 3+Battle of the BottlesUpper Body StrengthBody AwarenessProprioceptionYou'll need: Bottle · Food Coloring · Sequins · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3+Over the RainbowUpper Body StrengthHead/Neck ExtensionProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Puzzle · Rope · Scooter Board
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3+Midline PassingUpper Body StrengthCore StrengthCrossing MidlineMotor PlanningYou'll need: Ball · Balloon
Added Nov 12 · Ages 6+Spelling Push UpsUpper Body StrengthHead/Neck ExtensionMotor PlanningProprioception+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper · Pen · Scissors · Therapy Ball
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Holiday GiftsUpper Body StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Crayons · Lace · Markers · Pegs · Playdough · Pom-poms · Ribbon · Scooter Board · Stockings · Tennis Ball · 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 Upper Body Strength, we invite you to connect with us.
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