Sneaky Snacks--a Motivating FM and Self-Help Activity

Leave it to Erica to write up another DIY sheet for a great activity, based on an idea from one of her teachers for students with cognitive disabilities:

Sneaky Fine Motor Snack
SUPPLIES:  Very clean egg carton or ice cube tray, favorite snacks that fit into the little sections & a Hungry Student!

WHAT TO DO:

• Cut the egg container’s top off with scissors. Recycle if possible!
• Cut the egg container in half, so there are 6 spaces for food rather than 12.
• Clean, clean, clean!  Let it dry. Then you’re ready to use it.  
• Place 1-2 bites of food in each compartment for kiddos to grasp, pick up, and feed themselves independently. .

 

Provides lots of opps to practice a fine pincer grasp, in a fun-ctional way.

Thanks to Erica White, MS, OTR/L, for the "How To."