Curly Insertions Develop Motor Planning Skills

These "curly insertion strips" are cut out of round containers. They add a little pizzazz and challenge to ordinary insertion tasks as children or adults with developmental disabilities manipulate them.
This activity promotes
1) using two hands together
2) visual attention when materials are raised to eye level
3)sequencing skills when the strips are pulled off a cord and then inserted
4) sensory stimulation when pulling or pushing to remove or insert the strips

Adapt the activity according to the person's needs. Insertion openings may be larger or smaller than the ones shown here. The curly strips may be longer or shorter.

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