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Children learn through play. As an occupational therapist who works with children and youth, I use games and toys almost every day to help develop important cognitive, visual perceptual, motor, sensory, social, play and leisure skills. While many different types of activities can be used in therapy, this blog focuses on off-the-shelf games and toys that are accessible to most. Whether you are a therapist, parent, teacher, or a game lover like me, I hope you discover something useful while you are here. Learn a different way to play a game you already own or discover a new game for your next family game night. Either way, just go play. It's good for you!

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May 13, 2016

Junior Colorino

Junior Colorino button pegboard and pattern cards.


Junior Colorino is a button pegboard set. The board is 8.5 X 12.25 inches and has 54 plastic round nubs that you snap the buttons onto. They are not hard to push on, but fit snug enough to stay on. On the back of the board there are four small clips that hold the picture in place so it doesn't move around. The board can be used flat, or on a slanted surface. I usually clip it to a slant board. The chips are smooth plastic and measure 1.25 inches across.
 
There are only four cards in the set and you can see them all in the image above. Each card has the same image on both sides, one in black and white and one in color. 

 

Try this:

  • Put one chip in in the individual's hand, upside-down. Ask him to use the thumb to push the chip to the fingertips and orient for placement.
  • Remove the picture and place several chips on the empty board. Ask the individual to repeat your pattern.
  • Place the chips on the opposite side of the board so the individual must cross midline to get them.
  • Work on manual dexterity, visual discrimination, hand-eye coordination, crossing midline, reaching, executive functioning skills, process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation 

In the box: 4 game cards (colored on one side, black and white on the other), 1 transparent large chip board, 37 round chips in four colors

If you are interested in purchasing this item or just want more information, click on the image below.

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