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 Aug 4 · Ages 3+Shimmering Foil Scale MatchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Jul 21 · Ages 3 to 5Texture Match MailboxPincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Construction Paper · Fabric · Felt · Glue · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jul 17 · Ages 1 to 5Paper Plate Axle TwistForearm PronationForearm SupinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jul 11 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring Finger HopBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 30 · Ages 3 to 5Shiny Foil Crown CrimpBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Jun 26 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Key Turn ChallengeBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Playdough · Scissors · Shoe Box
Added Jun 18 · Ages 6+Paper Plate Time TellerBilateral Hand UseSequencingVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Jun 16 · Ages 3+Paper Roll Pincer SqueezerBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Paper Cup Catch-ItEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningProximal StabilityYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · String
Added Jun 6 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Shutter-Bug CameraDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3 to 5Masking Tape Finger LadderFinger IsolationPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jun 2 · Ages 3+Felt Petal Patch BuilderBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Felt · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · 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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