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 Nov 26 · Ages 6+Pipe Cleaner TowersEmotional RegulationExecutive FunctioningYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 23 · Ages 6+Paper Plate FortressBilateral Hand UseHand DexteritySequencingYou'll need: Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Cardboard Punch ArtBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 16 · Ages 3+Bubble Wrap Architect ChallengeBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Bubble Wrap · Craft Sticks · Pencil · Scissors
Added Nov 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Slot FeedBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Nov 8 · Ages 6+Slot & Stitch SculptureBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Scissors · Yarn
Added Nov 6 · Ages 3+Cap Twister RingsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlForearm SupinationYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory Squeeze LinesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Rice · Scissors · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Dinosaur FeetBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Scissors · StickersWhile 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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