The four sides of a box are covered with a minipulative activity such as unscrewing bottle caps or removing velcro strips. The box size can vary depending on the size and physical needs of the user. A box at about shoulder width and eye height should be a good size to promote shoulder range of motion and visual attention. Individuals will need to use the nondominant hand to stabilize the box, thus, promoting bilateral hand use. More challenged individuals may remove the manipulatives on each box side and drop them inside, and more able individuals can reattach the manipulatives.
People find the colorful manipulatives very inviting and fun.
Cover each side of the box with contact paper. Be sure to use colors that contrast with the manipulatives. Choose four of the following activity suggestions. Your may repeat some or make up your own. Cut out strips of sticky back hook velcro and attach to one side of the box.