Fabulous Fine Motor Skills – Animal Theme

Our Out of the Box Therapy Programs are specially designed by a Team of Occupational Therapists at Building Blocks Therapy to create fun opportunities to connect with your child whilst developing their skills.

This program has been designed to create opportunities for children to engage in fun and playful activities that not only support the development of fine motor skills but also foster opportunities for connections.

Fine motor refers to the group of skills involved in the ability to manipulate smaller objects with the hands and fingers, for example, grasping, holding and pinching.

These skills are necessary for many aspects of self-care but they are also critical for the development of emergent writing.

Age Range: 3-7 years.

Optional One-on-One Therapist Coaching for parents sessions are available as an add-on to this program.

Please select your option, you can read more about what is included in each option in the Additional Information section below.

Craft Box

Suitable for ages 4+

Engaging in craft experiences benefits all aspects of children’s development. Listed below are some of the benefits your child might have when engaging in play with these activities.

  • Development of fine motor skills
  • Improves eye hand coordination
  • Enables children to assert individuality
  • Assists children to express feelings
  • Develops an understanding of cause and effect
  • Promotes innovation and creativity
  • Helps develop planning skills
  • Enhances Decision making skills
  • Teaches flexibility

ARK’S Krypto-Bite Chewable Gem Necklace

Made in the USA, ARK’s Krypto-Bite® Chewable Gem Necklace provides a safe, wearable, and discreet solution for kids and adults who need to chew. For boys, it’s cool-factor Krypto-Bite®. For girls, it’s a stylish gem pendant. Either way, it’s sure to be a hit!  Use this “chewelry” as an oral fidget (or even hand fidget) to help calm, soothe, and self-regulate during times of stress, or to better focus during homework and other activities. This prism-shaped pendant also comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels:

  • Standard – This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewers (those who do not chew through anything).
  • XT / Medium Firm – This is the middle level, which we call XT (“Xtra Tough”).  It’s firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers.
  • XXT / Very Firm – This is the toughest level, which we call XXT (“Xtra Xtra Tough”).  It still has some “chewability” to it, but it’s fairly rigid / pretty firm.  No chew tool is indestructible, but this is usually the longest lasting level for avid chewers.

Choose your option from the menu above. Each pendant is sold individually with its own breakaway necklace cord. Or, you can also buy more than one pendant and create your own custom statement chew necklace. Color hues may vary slightly.

Made in the USA  Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic.  Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

Caution Caution: This product is not a toy.  The clasp and cord are not intended for chewing.  Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard – direct supervision required.  Recommended for ages 5 years and up.  Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible.  Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use.  How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.).  While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly.  Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew tool, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. 

ARK’s Dino-Bite Chewable Jewelry Necklace

ARK’s Dino-Bite® Chewable Jewelry Necklace is the coolest new chewelry on the block!  This “roarsome” T-Rex design is sure to be a hit with dinosaur fans of any age.  Measuring in at approximately 1.5 x 2.5 inches and just under half an inch thick, this is a pretty ‘beefy’ chew pendant with a lot of ‘meat’ on its bones.  It’s a great option for those who prefer chewing with their pre-molars and/or front teeth.  Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, shirts, fingers, etc. and to help calm, focus, and self-regulate.  Like all other ARK chewelry, it’s made in South Carolina, USA.

This Dino-Bite is dark grey and XT/Medium Firm density.

  • XT / Medium Firm – This is the middle level, which we call XT (“Xtra Tough”).  It’s firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers. Each pendant is sold individually with its own breakaway necklace cord.  Color hues may vary slightly.  Each pendant measures about 1.5″ at the widest part, 2.5″ at the tallest part, and just under half an inch in thickness.

*Please note:  because of its beefier shape, each level of the Dino-Bite® may feel tougher than the same toughness level in one of our more slender shapes.  So for example, if you like the Krypto-Bite® in the middle XT level, you may want to order the soft Dino-Bite®.

Made in the USA  Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic.  Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

Caution Caution: This product is not a toy.  The clasp and cord are not intended for chewing.  Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard – direct supervision required.  Recommended for ages 5 years and up.  Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible.  Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use.  How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.).  While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly.  Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.  

ARK’s Write-n-Bite Chewable Pen Topper

Does chewing on pen caps sound familiar?  Made in the USA, ARK’s Write-n-Bite® is the perfect solution.  With a smooth cylindrical design and neutral colors, it looks just like a regular pen cap.  We designed these specifically with adults and older kids in mind as a super discreet way to chew at work, in the office, etc.

Each topper comes with a free black ink pen, but they’re are also compatible with most #2 pencils (and pens of a similar size with removable caps).  They’re hollow on one end to fit on the end of a pen, and solid on the opposite end.

  • XXT / Very Firm – This is the toughest level, which we call XXT (“Xtra Xtra Tough”).  It still has some “chewability” to it, but it’s fairly rigid / pretty firm.  No chew tool is indestructible, but this is usually the longest lasting level for avid chewers.

It’s hard to make a 1:1 comparison to regular pen caps as regular pen caps are more hollow and slender, but if you’re looking for a replacement that’s closest to a regular pen cap, we recommend the middle XT level.

Please note:  we don’t recommend using the chewable pen topper as a cap to cover the ink end of the pen.  Please keep it on the solid back end of the pen (as pictured), away from the ink, as ink should not be near the mouth (or near something that will go in the mouth).

Made in the USA  Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic.  Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

triangle.jpeg Caution: This product is not a toy. Recommended for adults and/or older kids under adult supervision.  These toppers are technically too large to be considered a choking hazard, but they are one of our smallest chews so please use caution and always supervise use.  Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible.  Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use.  How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.).  While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly.  Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. 

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