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Knob Puzzles
Put several three or four piece puzzles with easy grip knobs on a table.
Choose puzzles with a separate space for each piece.
Puzzles with familiar pictures and distinct shapes, such as animals and food,
are best.
Take the pieces out of the puzzle base and show how the pieces fit back in
the puzzle.
Point out the picture and shape on the puzzle base.
Ask a child to find one piece that fits.
Say to the child, for example,“Where does the bunny fit?”
Special Needs Tip
Small foam balls (golf ball size) or thread spools can be glued to
the tips of knobs to make them even easier to grip for children
with limited dexterity in their fingers and hands. Put a slit in the
foam ball, some glue in the slit, and slip it over the knob.
Scented Clay Dough
Try this recipe to make clay dough that is non-toxic. It involves cooking, so
make it ahead to give it time to cool. Squeezing and playing with the dough
helps develop the muscles in the fingers and hands.
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 envelope powdered drink mix such as lemonade
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup salt
•
Pour water and oil in a skillet and bring to a boil. Add drink mix, flour, and
salt. Stir until the mixture is thick. Remove the dough from the skillet, allow
it to cool, and knead until smooth.