Cooking French Fries
- Play time:
- 15 to 20 minutes
- Setup:
- 5 minutes
- Where:
- Table
Why it helps
This activity addresses cutting skills for beginners.
Step 1: Draw straight lines across yellow/orange/brown construction paper. Use markers that draw thicker, darker lines.
Step 2: Fold paper in half, so that the marked lines are visible.
Step 3: Cut along the folded part (down the middle of the page).
Step 4: Cut along the marked lines.
Step 5: Place "french fries" in a container.
Step 6: Add shredded paper for an added effect.
Step 7: Toss with tongs.
Step 8: Enjoy!
Tips:
- Warm-up with hand strengthening activities, such as playing with PlayDoh or slime.
- Using appropriate-sized scissors and snipping along thicker paper (such as construction paper or card stock) is a good place to start. Once they have reached that skill, we can progress to more challenging tasks, such as cutting along a 6-inch line.
- If needed, assist the child's hand in stabilizing the paper.
- Explore adaptive scissors, as needed.
Need personalized support?
While these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Bilateral Hand Use, we invite you to connect with us.
Contact Tumble N' Dots Therapy →These activities are for home practice and don't replace the guidance of a licensed therapist.
