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As the school year starts, teachers are searching for engaging, hands-on tools to support their students. When it comes to fine motor development and sensory needs, Theraputty hand exercise material should be at the top of your list. Many students need to increase their hand strength and coordination to feel confident in their ability to participate in the classroom and have overall academic success. Additionally, some children require sensory or fidgety options to help them stay focused throughout the day. Finding the right tools that address all these needs while being practical for the classroom can be challenging but can support students learning and engagement.
CanDo Theraputty is a hand exercise tool designed to build strength and improve dexterity. Each color-coded putty has a different consistency ranging from xx-soft for initial strengthening to extra firm for developing a stronger grip. Allowing you to customize the resistance level based on each student’s individual needs and abilities. Available in easy-to-open plastic containers, students can independently access their putty without requiring assistance from teachers or aides. The color-coding system makes it easy to track student progress and ensure each student is working with the appropriate resistance for their current skill development. In addition to Theraputty, there are accessories that help stimulate functional activity available separately. The putty is gluten, latex, and casein free, making it safe for all to use.
Theraputty can be squeezed, stretched, pinched, and rolled to target different muscle groups in the hands and fingers. Making it perfect for prewriting warm-ups or as a calming sensory break during lessons. Students can use Theraputty for simple exercises such as making letter shapes to reinforce handwriting skills. Rolling Theraputty into a snake and coiling them helps develop coordination of using both hands, while tearing piece’s part works on finger separation skills. Students can also pinch Theraputty between their thumb and fingers which helps develop the pincer grasp essential for holding writing utensils. These activities not only build hand strength but also help students become more confident and ready to learn.
Incorporating Theraputty into your classroom provides a simple yet powerful way to support student success for multiple areas of development. From building hand strength necessary for clear handwriting to a calming sensory tool that helps students focus on materials that address real classroom needs with practical solutions. As you prepare for the school year ahead, consider how Theraputty can enhance your students’ learning experience while supporting their physical development. Start small with one or two resistance levels and watch how this simple addition transforms how your students approach classroom activities and fine motor challenges.
To learn more about the Theraputty Standard Exercise Putty, click here.
Written by Emily Bannerman