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 11 · Ages 3+Beaded Cup Wind ChimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Scissors · Stickers · String
Added Apr 9 · Ages 3+Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Straw Pipe Cleaner ArchitectBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Apr 7 · Ages 3+Sparkly Pipe Cleaner SpectaclesBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Apr 7 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Castle SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Apr 6 · Ages 6+Cardboard Whiz SpinnerBilateral Hand UseWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Magnetic Paper Clip FishEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · String · Yarn
Added Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 31 · Ages 3+Wobbly Ribbon Tunnel RunEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ring SqueezerEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Mar 28 · Ages 6+Paper Roll Marble PlungeDistal Finger ControlMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Marbles · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Mar 26 · Ages 3 to 5Button Cookie Spatula FlipBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Basket · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · 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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