fm-a01 art of folding paper
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Learn Origami - The Art Of Folding Paper Learn a new skill and increase the fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationBegin with theHand Exercisesfound on page V.
PositionSit at a table.
Directions1. Start with clean hands and gather all supplies.2. A valley fold is created when the paper folds up, towards you.
Try a valley fold. This is the
symbol used for a valley fold - - - - .
3. A mountain fold is created when you fold the paper down, awayfrom you.
Try a mountain fold. This isthe symbol used for a mountain
fold - - - -.
4.The reverse fold uses the valley fold. This fold is often used tomake animal legs, necks, and tails. Fold an index card in half to
form a long narrow strip.5. Use a valley fold to bring one of
the short ends of the card up at
an angle so that the short end
meets the long edge of the card.
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Supplies 3x5 index cards
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6. Unfold the valley fold and open the card slightly.
7. Push the middle fold into thecenter of the card to reverse
the fold.
8. Crease the folds by running your finger over them. This is what
a reverse fold should look like.
Follow Up Accomplishments
Practice these folds untilyou can do them without
looking at the directions.
Learn to make a jumping
origami frog. See activity
FM-b3 for directions.
learn a new skill
improve coordination of hands
increase range of motion of hands
increase endurance of hands
improve body awareness
improve attention
increase visual spatial awareness
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Sign Your Name In American Sign Language Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationBegin with theHand Exercisesfound on page V.
CAUTION: Avoid overuse and fatigue ofyour fingers and hands.
Directions
1. Find the sign for the first letter of your name in the chart above.2.Position your hand exactly as the picture demonstrates for the
first letter of your name.
3.Check to make sure your hand looks the same as the picture.Some signs are similar in appearance. A mirror may help.
4. Practice forming the sign until you are comfortable with it.Continue the steps above for each letter of your name.
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Supplies picture below
mirror (optional)
American Manual Alphabet
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Follow Up Accomplishments
Learn to sign another
persons name.
Learn to sign a phrase.
Learn the entire alphabet.
improve coordination of hands
increase range of motion of hands
increase endurance of hands
improve body awarenessimprove memory
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Make Colorful Clay Beads Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationBegin with theHand Exercisesfound on page V.
PositionSit at a table.
CAUTION: This activity uses a hot oven.
Directions
1. Start with clean hands and gather all supplies.2. Preheat the oven to 275.3. Select clay in the colors you would like to make the beads.4.Your beads can be any size you want. You may want to start
with a marble-sized amount.5. Pinch off the amount you choose from the block of clay. To make a solid color bead use only one color and skip to step 7.
To make a marbleized or multicolored bead, choose several colors.
It is best to begin with only 2 or 3 colors because you can always
add more color, but you cant remove a color.
6 . Mix the colors of the clay by pulling and stretching themtogether. The more you knead the colors together the more theywill blend. You can even make a new color if the clay is
completely blended. Try several ways of mixing the colors such
as folding the pieces after stretching them or twist the colors
together. Each method will create an interesting new effect.
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Supplies polymer clay *
oven
toothpicks
cookie sheet
string (optional)
* Sculpey III is a colorful, soft, oven-bake clay.For more resistance try Fimo which is slightly firmer.See the appendix for product information.
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7. Look at the clay and decide if it is the size and shape you want.You may want to make a round or oval bead by rolling it
between your palms. It is interesting to add texture to the bead
by rolling it over a piece of material such as a towel or lace. You
may also manipulate it with a tool such as a toothpick or pencil.
There is no wrong way to create!8. To form a hole in the bead, take the toothpick and gently push it
halfway through the bead. You may need to turn the toothpick
slightly as you push it so the bead will not be distorted. Now turn
the bead over and push the toothpick through the other side until
there is a hole through the bead. Remember to make the hole
large enough for the string to pass through, if you choose to
string your beads.9. Gently lay the bead on the cookie sheet for baking.
10. Repeat this process to make as many beads as you want.11. Place the cookie sheet in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes on
the middle oven rack.
12. Carefully remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let it coolcompletely before removing your creation. The clay can break if
it is moved before it is cool. Use the beads to create necklaces,bracelets, tie tacks, etc.
Follow Up Accomplishments
You can use this clay to
make jewelry, ornaments,
figurines, models, and so
much more. There is no limit
to what you can create!
learn a new skill
improve coordination of hands
increase range of motion of hands
increase endurance of hands
improve body awareness
increase sensory awareness
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Make A Magnet Sculpture Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationBegin with theHand Exercisesfound on page V.
Position
Sit or stand at a table.
Directions1 . Gather all supplies. Magnetize the
metal paper clips by rubbing them onthe magnet bar in only one direction.
2 . Create interesting sculptures withyour magnetized paper clips. Makeletters, animals, abstract designs,towers, and much more.
3. Store the paper clips on the magnet to
keep them magnetized.
Follow Up AccomplishmentsInclude other metal objectsin your sculpture.
Open or bend the paper
clips to add interest to the
sculpture.
improve coordination of hands
increase range of motion of hands
increase endurance of hands
improve body awareness
increase visual spatial awareness
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Supplies strong bar
magnet
metal paper clips
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Learn To Crochet Increase the fine motor coordination and endurance in your hands.
PreparationBegin with theHand Exercisesfound on page V.
To crochet,make a slip knot in the end of the yarn.
To make a slip knot, hold
the yarn between your
thumb and index finger
about 6 inches from thetail end of the yarn.
With the other hand, wrap the loose
end of the yarn around your thumb and index finger to form a
loop. Then pull the yarn up through the loop. Do not pull the tail
end of the yarn all the way through the loop.
Position
Sit in a comfortable position.
CAUTION: Take rest breaks often in any repetitive activity,such as crocheting, to prevent stiff, sore hands. This activity
may not be recommended for people with arthritis.
Directions1.Begin with clean hands and gather all supplies.2.
Make a slip knot in the end of the yarn as described above.3. Hold the crochet hook in your dominant hand and put the hookthrough the loop of the slip knot. Tighten the yarn loop until it
fits loosely around the hook.
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Suppliescrochet hook
yarn
scissors
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4.Hold the yarn in your non-dominant hand with the tail end ofthe yarn between your thumb and ring finger. Hold the rest of
the yarn between your index finger and middle finger to control
the tension on the yarn.
5 .Holding the hook in your dominanthand, bring the hook under the yarn
until the yarn is caught in the hook.
Bring the hook towards you, pulling the
yarn through the loop on the hook.
Repeat this to make a chain of yarn. This
is why it is called the chain stitch.
6. Continue practicing the chain stitch untilyou can make even stitches. The chainstitch is the basic stitch used in
crocheting.
Follow Up Accomplishments
Learn the single crochet
stitch in activity FM-b8 andcrochet a bookmark or a
scarf.
learn a new skill
improve coordination of handsincrease endurance of hands
improve body awareness
improve attention
increase visual spatial awareness
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Make Your Own Dominoes Increase the fine motor coordination and endurance in your hands.
PreparationYou may want to cut the index cards in half to
make them smaller, requiring less space to play.
Position
Sit or stand at a table.
CAUTION: This activity may use scissors.
Directions1. Using the ruler, draw a horizontal line across the middle of each
index card.
2. Draw the dots to make one of each of the cards above.3 . Alternate the pattern by combining each dot pattern with
another. For example, have one end of the card blank and on
the other end draw one dot, two dots, three dots, to six dots. On
another card, draw one dot on one side and two dots on the
other side then three dots, etc. Continue alternating the dot
patterns until you are finished.
4. Use the marker to color the dots.
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Supplies marker
28 3x5 index
cards
ruler
pencil
scissors
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Follow Up Accomplishments
Turn to activity COG-a6 fordirections to play dominoes.
For a challenge, make a setof dominoes with nine dots.
You will need 55 index cards.
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Prepare A BalloonFor Balloon Sculpture Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationPractice correct breathing. This exercise will
increase your lung capacity and will strengthen the
muscles used to breathe and blow up balloons.
1. Breathe in through your nose filling your lungsfrom the bottom up. Feel your abdomen rising
as you breathe in.
2.Hold the air in as long as you can, then release the air slowlythrough your mouth.
3. Practice this exercise until you can do it easily and you will beready to attempt to blow up a balloon.
Position
Sit up straight in a chair. It is important to have good posture
while blowing up this type of balloon. Your lungs will have more
room to expand if you are sitting up tall.
CAUTION: Stop if you feel light-headed or dizzy. This is acommon feeling when first learning to blow up this type of
balloon, but it can also indicate more serious conditions. Do not
share balloons after your mouth has touched them.
Directions
1. Lightly powder your hands to keep the balloon from squeaking.2. Stretch the balloon gently
by putting one end of the
balloon in each hand and
pulling until the balloon is
twice its normal length.
Repeat three times.
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Supplies pencil balloons*
powder or talc
* See the appendix for product information
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3. Put the open end of the balloon inyour mouth and close your lips
around it. Hold the balloon at
your lips loosely with one hand.
Place the other hand about 6
inches away from your mouthand pull gently on the balloon
while blowing. Remember to
blow from your stomach, not
your cheeks or head.
4. Form a small bubble of air in the balloon. This usually takespractice, so dont become discouraged. Once you have a small
bubble of air you may want to pinch the balloon closed to savethe bubble and take a break.
5. Continue to blow up the balloon by gently stretching the balloonfarther away from you as it fills with air. Continue until you
have about 8 inches full in order to make a balloon mouse. Other
sculptures may take more or less air.
6. Tie a knot in the balloon by wrapping the open end allthe way around two fingers. Next slip the end of the
balloon up through the crack between your twofingers. Then pull the end and allow your fingers to
slip out of the knot and pull the knot tight.
Congratulations!
Follow Up Accomplishments
Refer to activity FM-b9 for
instructions on how to makea balloon mouse.
Learn more about balloon
sculpting by checking out a
book at your local library.
learn a new skill
improve coordination of handsincrease range of motion of hands
increase endurance of hands
improve body awareness
increase visual spatial awareness
increase lung capacity
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Write A Braille Message Increase the fine motor coordination and endurance in your hands.
PreparationPrepare your work area by spreading newspaper
over the tabletop to ease cleanup.
Position
Sit or stand at a table.
CAUTION: This activity requires glue.
A B C D E F G H I J K L
M N O P Q R S T U V W X
Y Z
Directions1. Practice drawing Braille letters with a pen or marker to form the
letters of the alphabet.2.Use Braille letters to form the letters of your name from left toright.
3. Unscrew the top of the glue 2 way.4. Squeeze just enough glue to cover the dots you drew.5. Allow the glue to dry completely.6. Run your fingers over the glue to distinguish the letters without
looking.
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Supplies white glue
heavy paper
pen or marker
newspaper
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Follow Up Accomplishments
Write a Braille letter tosomeone who has visual
deficits.Help teach this skill to
someone who has visual
deficits.
learn a new skill
improve coordination of hands
increase endurance of handsimprove body awareness
improve attention
increase visual spatial awareness
increase sensory awareness
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Make A Sock Beanbag Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationMeasure out 2 cup of dry beans or rice for each
beanbag.
Position
Sit or stand at a table or counter.
CAUTION:This activity uses scissors.
Directions
1. Gather all supplies and complete the preparation section.2.Make sure there are no holes in the toe of the sock. Making
beanbags is a great way to recycle lonely mismatched socks.
3. Fill a small plastic bag, such as a sandwich bag, with 2cup of dry beans or rice. Remove as much air as
possible from the bag and then seal the bag shut withtape or tie it closed.
4 . Drop the plastic bag of beans or rice into the sock.Make sure it goes all the way into the toe of the sock.
5.Tie a piece of string or yarn around the sock near the plastic bag. Make sure the knot is secure and the string is strong to
avoid leaks.
6.Cut off the excess sock near the string.7. You should now have the perfect beanbag for many useful andfun activities.
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Supplies clean, old sock
scissors
dry rice or beans
small plastic bag
string or yarn
tape
measuring cup
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Follow Up Accomplishments
Make several morebeanbags.
Use your beanbags in the
following activities:Scoop Ball, GM-a5
Juggling, GM-a2 & GM-b4
Beanbag Baseball, GM-a1
Tic-Tac-Toss, GM-b3
Bocce Bag, GM-b7
improve coordination of hands
increase range of motion of hands
increase endurance of hands
increase visual spatial awareness
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Hand Exercises Using Dough Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.
PreparationYou can make your own exercise dough by
following the recipe in activity COG-a8. Below are
a few ideas of how to use the dough for exercising
your hands and fingers. Consult your occupational
therapist for additional exercises and for the
appropriate number of repetitions.
PositionSit or stand at a table.
CAUTION: Begin the exercises slowly to avoid overuse ofmuscles. You may gradually add repetitions with approval
by your occupational therapist. These exercises may not be
recommended or may need to be modified for people with arthritis
or a hand injury.
Directions
1. Roll the dough into a log by usingone or both palms.
2. Pinch the dough log between your thumb and each fingertip.
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Supplies exercise dough o
therapy putty
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3 . Make large and small balls of dough by rolling the doughbetween the palms of your hands or against the table.
4. Knead the dough by squeezing it or pulling it.5. Put a small ball of dough between two fingers and squeeze your
fingers together against the dough. You may make this exercise
more challenging by using a larger ball of dough.
Follow Up Accomplishments
Ask your occupational
therapist for additionalexercises to add to your
routine.
Keep track of your progress
each day.
Set an exercise goal for
yourself. See activity PSY-b6.
improve coordination of hands
increase range of motion of handsincrease endurance of hands
increase hand strength
improve body awareness
increase visual spatial awareness
increase sensory awareness