Many crafts can be made using construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers or crayons. Paper crafts can be seasonal or selected to match specific interests of the child. A quick google search can provide hundreds of activity ideas. Some I have used include: making greeting cards, making animals using different shapes, weaving paper, and cutting or folding paper to make shapes.
Grading the Activity:
When selecting the activity, think about the skills you want to work on with the child.
Are you interested in working on handwriting, cutting, planning, organization, or something else? Does the activity require those skills?
Many paper crafts require cutting. Cutting can be made easier or harder depending on the type of scissors used and the thickness of the paper. For a child who tends to cut too quickly, use a thicker paper or several sheets of paper to slow down. You can also try using fancy scissors which also tend to slow down cutting.
Grade cognitive and organizational skills by asking the child to develop a plan for the activity prior to starting.
For a child who has difficulty making choices or following directions, limit the number of supplies available or only present the supplies needed for each step.
Add or modify educational tool use depending on the child’s needs. Consider writing, coloring, cutting, gluing (stick or bottle), hole punches, painting, rubber stamps, etc.
Skills:
Prewriting and Handwriting
Following Directions
Creating and following a plan
Cutting
Using Educational Tools