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 Home Materials for OT ActivitiesHi parents, here is a list of items commonly found in your home that can be used to support the learning and development of your child. Please refer to OT resources provided in parent letter. You may also do online searches via youtube, pinterest, etc for additional ideas. Not all items are necessary or needed. Have fun and enjoy learning through play!!!***Supervise children at all times especially with use of small objects! We want to ensure safety of students. Modify activities as needed. Please use best judgement***Kitchen Items:Pasta noodlesFlour/flour alternativesCorn starchCereal (Cheerios, Fruit Loops)SaltWater bottlesFunnelsBeans & RiceFood coloringOatmealStraws (you do not have to ask your barista for one)Paper platesPlastic cupsCookie cuttersBaking Utensils (whisk, spatula,tongs)Dish SoapMuffin tins, and linersIce cube traysPopsicle sticksToothpicksEmpty spice shaker bottlesHousehold/Fine Motor Items:String/yarn/twineButtonsCoinsPiggy BankLaundry basketSponges (large or cut up into small pieces)Bag clipsMagnetsSquirt bottlesClothespinsSmall pompomsBathroom Items:Q-tipsToilet paper rollsCotton BallsShaving creamHair Gel Hair ConditionerHair clipsWash clothsItems to support classroom & OT activities:PlaydohCrayons (broken/small pieces, triangle crayons, etc)Coloring booksMazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dotsMarkers, Colored PencilsPencils, erasersDry erase markers and dry erase boardFingerpaints, water color paintPaint brushesSidewalk ChalkScissorsStickersConstruction paper, newspaper, mailers, scrap paperArt Easel (vertical surface such as refrigerator)Plastic storage tub bin (for sensory play- small or big)BalloonsPaperclipsGlue/glue sticksPipe cleanersArts and Crafts (beads, etc)Bedroom Items:Pillow casesPillowsBlanketsSocksFasteners (zippers, buttons, shoe tying)Household Furniture:Couch cushions (build a fort, carry, jump on, take cushions off and put back on)Chairs (heavy/sturdy ones prefered)- play a game of musical chairs, use in obstacle courseTables (children crawl under, around, etc)ToysHula hoopLegos, blocksBoard games (Trouble, Sorry, Operation Twister, Jenga, Connect 4)CardsVisual Motor Games (Spot it, Puzzles, Highligher Magazine)Jump RopeBallsBean bags (can use bean filled socks as replacement) ................
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