Activity Name
Mac and Shake
Materials
Plastic Container, Macaroni, Coins
Skills
Purpose
This activity strengthens the finger muscles and helps in developing tripod grasp.
Description
Poke a hole in the container's lid. The hole should provide enough resistance to make it challenging for the child to insert the macaroni inside. Have the child insert large macaroni one at a time through the hole in lid into the container. To work on finger translation, ask the child to collect two macaroni pieces at a time and store one in his/her palm while inserting the other into the container. The child should use one hand to hold the container and the other one to insert the items.
Children enjoy listening to the sound the container makes when they shake it. This activity can be done using other items such as coins, beans, or smaller macaroni.
Children enjoy listening to the sound the container makes when they shake it. This activity can be done using other items such as coins, beans, or small macaroni.