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 27 · Ages 3+Cardboard Hole Punch PeggingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistance Stick TangleBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slit Curtain PushPincer ControlProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 25 · Ages 6+Cardboard Stick Weave ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Spiral Stick RotatorForearm PronationForearm SupinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Water Pocket Clip BoatsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Pocket Clip DropEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Foam Fortress Pull-ApartBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slot TongsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tongs
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Tunnel PushEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Bowl · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Resistance Tear PushBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Lid · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Clip Line TreasureBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Clips · Scissors · StringWhile 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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