Activity Name
Straw to Straw
Materials
Straws, Joint Connectors
Skills
Purpose
Manipulating straws and joint connectors helps in developing the small muscles of the hand. This activity is fun and allows the child to be creative.
Description
Let the child plan and create different structures and shapes using the straws and the small joint connectors. You may want to cut some of the straws to a shorter length to promote tripod grasp.
To develop visual motor skills, motivate the child to form different shapes and letters.