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 Feb 28 · Ages 3+Winding Cup RunnerCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 26 · Ages 3 to 5Secret Keyhole DropEye-Hand CoordinationForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Cross Clip ChallengeCrossing MidlinePincer GraspVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 23 · Ages 6+Yarn Star WeaverBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3+Royal Cardboard CuffBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Hanger Puppet ParadeCrossing MidlineCuttingPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Hanger · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 19 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Bridge Button SlideEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Haircut DayBilateral Hand UseCuttingProximal StabilityYou'll need: Balloon · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 16 · Ages 6+Beaded Joint DancerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3 to 5Masking Tape Web RescueCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stuffed Animal
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Gem Treasure RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Ice Cube Tray · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Ring TossCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · 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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