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 Apr 29 · Ages 3+Pincer Slider Box MazeMotor PlanningPincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 27 · Ages 3+Growing Newspaper TreeBilateral Hand UseCuttingSequencingYou'll need: Masking Tape · Newspaper · Scissors
Added Apr 26 · Ages 6+Tension Track Ball GlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ruler · Scissors · String
Added Apr 26 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Button SlotBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 25 · Ages 3+Cosmic Pincer Star WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stickers · Yarn
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Cardboard Box Pinball GoalExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors · Shoe Box · Straws
Added Apr 21 · Ages 3+Silent Bubble WalkBody AwarenessEmotional RegulationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 18 · Ages 1 to 5Baking Cup Hidden Bubble PopsFinger IsolationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Baking Cups · Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Glue · Scissors
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin SlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead Zip-LineBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 13 · Ages 1 to 5Secret Ribbon Loop TunnelBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Ribbon · 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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