OT Corner: Earth Day Ideas to Encourage Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Coordination Skills

16th March, 2021

19 March 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

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1. Earth Day Crafts: Create collages out of recycled materials. The children can cut up recycled cardboard or magazines to create a collage. Perhaps think of a theme such as healthy foods or exercise. Maybe write the child’s name in large bubble letters and glue on the recycled pictures.

2. Earth Day Challenge: Who can create the tallest recycled tower? See how many recycled boxes or containers you can stack before it falls over. Depending upon where you place the boxes, this activity encourages the child to squat down, reach high, motor plan and more.

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