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 14 · Ages 3+Baking Cup Parachute DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tunnel ConnectorsBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Putty Cord Threading ArtBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Plastic Container · Scissors · Theraputty
Added Feb 9 · Ages 6+Tight Weave Screw FrameBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Scissors
Added Feb 8 · Ages 6+Spiral Twist Core ThreadingBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze MailBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Piercing Garden PushBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Felt · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Feb 7 · Ages 3+Foil Rod Twist ConnectBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3+Foam Spike Pom-Pom InsertBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3+Tight Coil Tunnel TwistBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Feb 2 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Rice Push-ThroughBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Rice · Scissors
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Cardboard Connector LinksBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · 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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