Bean Bags and Clothespins

Materials Needed:

• bean bags

• clothespins (one per student)

Directions:

• Sit in circle if big group, or two students facing each other

• hold clothespin with thumb, pointer, and middle finger

• pick up bean bag with clothespin, being sure to hold it correctly, and pass it along to the next student

• keep passing along with clothespin

• put beanbags in bucket as passed along

Goal:

• separation of two sides of hand

• muscle development of hands

Modifications:

• have student hold ring and pinky fingers in the palm of the hand. This reinforces hand separation. If needed, place small object to hold (pom pom) in hand

• shoulder stability...easier if arms are resting on a surface, harder if arms are suspended in space

• can use heavier/larger beanbags