Cutting is a big step in hand development. These activities use child-safe scissors to practice opening and closing the hand, holding the paper steady with the helper hand, and following a line, building bilateral hand use, fine motor control, and visual motor skills. Always supervise scissor play.
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Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Tight Coil Ribbon WeaveBilateral Hand UseIn-hand ManipulationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin MailFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Weighted Reel RescueBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bean Bag · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pencil · Plastic Container · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Frame WeaveBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Balloon Barrier Stick PushEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Balloon · Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Foil Sculpture Clip ArtFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Freight Slot PushDistal Finger ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Foam Corduroy Road PushEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Felt Punch Mosaic ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlTripod GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Felt · Glue · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Jan 28 · Ages 3+Resistant Gate PushHand DexterityProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tension Gate Stick PullPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Sponge Target PostPincer GraspProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Pom-poms · Scissors · Sponge · WaterWhile 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 development, we invite you to connect with us.
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