Do you have any empty egg cartons lying around? I have a fun activity planned! “Egg Carton Garden” – this activity will work on tripod grasp (functional grasp), bilateral hand skills, cutting skills, pinching, and motor planning and coordination. Video demonstration of Steps 1, 3-5 below 😊

Supplies needed:

  • egg carton
  • skewer (adult task in Step 1)
  • straws
  • scissors
  • permanent marker
  • playdoh
Picture of supplies: egg cartion, scissors, straws, marker, playdoh, and skewer.
  1. First, parent/guardian (adult) use the skewer to make holes in the egg carton.
  2. Draw lines on the straw for your child to have a visual cue on where to cut.
  3. With supervision, have the child cut along the lines as best as they can!
  4. Encourage tripod (thumb, index, and middle finger) pinch of the straws and insert them into the holes in the egg carton.
  5. Use playdoh to create a beautiful garden – have fun and be creative!
  6. Send me a picture or video (khanafs@dearbornschools.org) of your child completing this task!
Picture of completed activity. Straws sticking out from egg carton with playdoh flowers. Materials surrounding image.