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 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze and Slot CupsFinger StrengthMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Ring DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Drop LoaderBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jan 12 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Force SculptureBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 11 · Ages 3+Tight Cardboard TiesBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Crunch SlotBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Slot StuffingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Resistant Rip MuralBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Resistance WallBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Crease TunnelsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Egg Carton · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 9 · Ages 3+Strong Punch Lacing BoardBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchCuttingFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · ScissorsWhile 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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