Visual Perception - Page 2 of 14

The Pipe Cleaner Mirror Match

Steps:

Tape a large sheet of butcher paper to the table.
Use a marker to draw a straight line down the middle of the paper.
Take one pipe cleaner and bend it into a simple shape like a zigzag.
Tape your shape onto the left side of the center line.
Give your child a second pipe cleaner of the same length.
Ask them to bend their pipe cleaner to match your shape exactly.
Have them tape their finished shape on the right side of the line.

Safety Tip:
Supervise your child to ensure the metal ends of the pipe cleaners are handled carefully to avoid pokes.

Paper Plate Axle Twist

Steps:

Use your markers to divide the paper plate into four colorful wedges like a pizza.
Ask an adult to help you use scissors to cut a small X in the center of the plate.
Tape one end of your paper roll horizontally to a wall at your child’s eye level.
Slide the paper plate onto the paper roll using the hole you made.
It should be able to spin freely like a wheel!
Use a marker to draw a small arrow on the wall right next to the plate.
Challenge your child to twist the plate to match a specific color to the arrow.
Ask them to use one hand, then try with the other hand to get both arms working!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Ensure the paper roll is taped securely to the wall to avoid it falling.

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.

Button Shadow Alignment

Steps:

Tape a piece of butcher paper onto a flat piece of cardboard.
Place the board in a sunny spot to create clear shadows.
Put five buttons on the paper and trace each shadow carefully.
Move the buttons into a pile away from the outlines.
Ask your child to pick up a button using their pincer grasp.
Challenge them to match each button to its correct shadow shape.

Safety Tip:
Buttons are a choking hazard. Always supervise your child during play and keep small parts away from the mouth.

The Sunny Stained-Glass Bag

Steps:

Have your child choose three colors of tissue paper.
Ask them to use both hands to tear the paper into small pieces.
Have your child squeeze glue onto the front of the Ziplock bag.
Use a finger or a scrap of paper to spread the glue flat.
Pick up each paper square using a pincer grasp.
Press the colorful pieces onto the sticky glue.
Cover the whole bag to make a beautiful mosaic pattern.
Use masking tape to stick the bag onto a sunny window.

Safety Tip:
Supervise your child closely while they use scissors. Make sure they do not place the glue or small paper bits in their mouth.