Keywords: scoop and pour, active grasp, reach, wrist rotation, strengthening
Materials: clear plastic cups, black sharpie, orange sharpie, vanilla pudding mix, milk
Directions: Using the sharpies, decorate the clear cups as illustrated, giving it eyes, a smile, and a carrot nose. Prepare vanilla pudding according to package instructions, spoon into the cups and serve when ready.
The snowman pudding cups are festive for winter time and a consistency that our clients who are able to eat may be able to enjoy. The process of making the pudding requires opening boxes, pouring ingredients, which encourage active grasp and reach as well as wrist rotation. Maintaining grasp onto wooden spoon and stirring the pudding strengthens UE muscles and encourages active shoulder movements. Scooping the pudding into cups requires fine motor coordination.
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