Therapy Putty Set of 4

A must-have hand-strength tool for home, clinic, and classroom. This Therapy Putty Set includes 4 bright colors of smooth, easy-to-knead putty for squeezing, stretching, rolling, and pinching. It’s a simple, screen-free way to build strong hands and steady fingers—perfect for quick warm-ups, fine motor stations, and home programs.

Why families love it: Kids naturally want to play with putty, which makes practice feel fun. Use it to keep hands busy during quiet time, add a sensory break to the day, or build a daily routine that supports handwriting and self-care skills.

Why occupational therapists love it: Therapy putty is one of the most versatile tools in pediatric OT. It can support:

• Hand strength and endurance (grip, squeeze, pull, resistive work)
• Pinch strength (tip pinch, lateral pinch, three-jaw chuck)
• Finger isolation and control (press, poke, “walk” fingers)
• In-hand manipulation (rolling small balls, shifting, translation)
• Hand separation (stabilizing with ulnar fingers while working with radial fingers)
• Fine motor warm-ups before writing, cutting, buttoning, or utensil work
• Sensory input for calming, focusing “heavy work” through the hands

Easy activity ideas:

• Hide & seek: press coins, beads, or small buttons into the putty and have kids find them.
• Pinch & pull: make “putty pancakes,” then pinch the edges all the way around.
• Roll & build: roll tiny balls/snakes to form letters, numbers, or simple shapes.
• Finger push-ups: poke “holes” with each fingertip (one finger at a time) to practice isolation.

Great for OT goals: fine motor strength, handwriting readiness, scissor skills, pencil grasp support, and everyday skills like buttoning and opening containers.

Tip: For easiest cleanup and best use, keep putty in its containers and use on a clean, smooth surface. Adult supervision recommended for young children (small items used in games can be a choking hazard).