Straw to Straw

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.

Materials

Joint Connectors, Straws

Skills

Bilateral Hand Use, Crossing Midline, Hand Arches/Separation, Intrinsic Muscle Development, Tripod Grasp, Visual Motor

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.