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DIY Card Holder

January 29, 2017 by Amy Smith

Do you know someone who has difficulty holding playing cards?  Maybe a young child or someone with arthritis or hand weakness?  Fortunately, they don’t have to sit out of card games any longer.

This DIY card holder is a simple solution to make holding cards easier and it costs virtually nothing to make. The DIY card holder does all the work of keeping the cards upright, in order, and together; therefore lessening the fine motor demands of playing cards.

DIY card holder makes holding playing cards simple! This is perfect for kids and also those with arthritis, tremors, and limited hand strength. Don't miss out on another game of cards!

How to Make

  1. Take the plastic lids off of 2 cylinder containers (such as oats or baking powder)
  2. Align the lids so the smooth sides are touching
  3. Poke a hole through the middle of each lid and attach a brad
  4. Fasten the brad and then place the cards in between

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Who Can Use This

  • These DIY card holders are great for anyone to use but especially the following:
  • Young children with small hands
  • Individuals with ADHD, ADD, Autism, or SPD who have fidgety hand movements
  • Individuals with arthritis
  • Individuals with hand tremors or shaky hands
  • Individuals with weak hands
  • Individuals with pain or discomfort in their hands

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Other Uses for the DIY Card Holder

  • Place a thin book in the holder when reading

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  • Place paper in the holder when cutting to keep fingers away from scissors
  • Use the holder to display children’s artwork upright

Kids Play Smarter is always happy to share ideas on helping all individuals feel included and able to participate in all of life’s activities! I want to thank Miss Joyce, a preschool teacher who has played countless card games with her students using these card holders for this wonderful idea!

 


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Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: hand modifications, playing cards, special needs

Disclaimer

Kids Play Smarter is a blog about general ideas, theories, and concepts related to the field of occupational therapy and the growth and development of all children. The information presented on this blog is not intended to serve as or replace occupational therapy services for your child. The information on this blog is for entertainment, informational, and educational purposes only. This blog is not meant to replace formal professional consultation or evaluation from a qualified clinician. All children need to have the approval of a physician to participate in physical activities, including those described on this blog. In addition, children need to be supervised by a responsible adult at ALL times when completing activities that are illustrated and described on this blog. The author of this blog is NOT responsible or liable for any damage, injury, accident, illness, death, or adverse reaction due to participation in the activities described on the website.

Comments

  1. Joy Perez says

    February 27, 2017 at 1:12 am

    HI Amy,
    My class and I will be reading this site. It is great to see Gabby’s picture on the site. What are some tips to use when trying to relax new borns who might have special needs?

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