fm-a01 art of folding paper

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FM-a .

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



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



FM-a .

Sign Your Name In American Sign Language Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.


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.

2

Supplies picture below

mirror (optional)

American Manual Alphabet




Learn to sign another

persons name.

Learn to sign a phrase.

Learn the entire alphabet.




improve body awarenessimprove memory



FM-a .

Make Colorful Clay Beads Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.


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.



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.


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





increase sensory awareness



FM-a .

Make A Magnet Sculpture Increase the range of motion and fine motor coordination in your hands.


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.






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Supplies strong bar

magnet

metal paper clips



FM-a .

Learn To Crochet Increase the fine motor coordination and endurance in your hands.


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



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.


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 attention




FM-a .

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


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




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.



improve attentionincrease visual spatial awareness



FM-a .

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



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!


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 lung capacity



FM-a .

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


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




Write a Braille letter tosomeone who has visual

deficits.Help teach this skill to

someone who has visual

deficits.

learn a new skill


increase endurance of handsimprove body awareness

improve attention





FM-a .

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




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







FM-a .

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


20/20

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.


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.


increase range of motion of handsincrease endurance of hands

increase hand strength




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