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Clay crusher

Help your child practise using the crusher while strengthening his hands.

What this activity will develop:
Motor skills

What you'll need:

  • Clay
  • Waxed paper
  • Garlic crusher

What to do:
This activity helps strengthen your child's hands and improve small-motor skills. Allow your child to use a garlic crusher with washable clay. Cover a work area with waxed paper. Then let your child squeeze clay through the crusher to create long, thin strips that are fun to play with.

 

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