740+ OT activities for kids that build real skills
Free, play-based occupational therapy ideas you can do at home with everyday materials. New activities added every few days.
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Added Oct 22 · Ages 6+Penny Pencil PushesDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationWritingYou'll need: Coins · Crayons · Masking Tape · Paper · Pencil
Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Silver Leaf BranchFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthTripod GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Bottle · Branches · Glue
Added Oct 22 · Ages 6+Monster Lace-Up BootsActivities of daily living (ADL)Eye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Crayons · Hole Puncher · Pencil · Ribbon · Scissors · Yarn
Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Hidden Treasure Button BoxActivities of daily living (ADL)Eye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Buttons · Fabric · Felt · Glue · Scissors · Shoe Box · Stickers
Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Wrap Road TripFinger IsolationMotor PlanningSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Blocks · Bubble Wrap · Playdough · Yarn
Added Oct 21 · Ages 1 to 3Big Block Oat DigEye-Hand CoordinationGraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Blocks · Oats · Plastic Container · Spoon
Added Oct 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Hair SalonBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityYou'll need: Beads · Bowl · Crayons · Egg Carton · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Oct 18 · Ages 1 to 3Colorful Sponge SquishFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Food Coloring · Knife · Sponge · Tray · Water · Ziplock BagGot a paper plate and some tape?
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While these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's development, we invite you to connect with us.
Contact Tumble N' Dots Therapy →Free occupational therapy activities for kids
OTPlan is a free library of occupational therapy (OT) activities for kids. Each idea uses simple things you probably already have, like masking tape, paper plates, cups, and pom-poms, and shows the skills it builds, from fine motor control and pincer grasp to balance, sensory processing, and visual motor skills.
Most activity pages show the ages each idea suits, how long it takes, ways to make it easier or harder, and what to watch for. Search by skill, by material, or by your child's age, and follow your child's lead. The best activity is the one they want to do again.
Common questions
What are OT activities for kids?
Occupational therapy (OT) activities are play-based tasks that build the skills kids use every day: holding a crayon, using scissors, getting dressed, staying balanced, and handling sensory input like touch, sound, and movement. At home, they simply look like games.
Do these activities replace therapy?
No. They are great for practice and play at home, but they do not replace an evaluation or guidance from a licensed occupational therapist. If you have questions about your child's development, talk with your pediatrician or an OT.
How do I pick the right activity?
Start with your child's age and interests, then choose a skill you want to support. Pick activities that feel a little challenging but doable, and use the easier and harder ideas on each page to adjust as you go.
What materials do I need?
Most activities use everyday items like masking tape, paper, cardboard, cups, and pom-poms. Browse by material to find ideas that use what you already have.