The ability to use both hands together as a team. We use this for almost everything, like holding the paper with one hand while cutting with the other, or buttoning a shirt.
See our guide to pencil grasp patterns to see how this skill shows up in handwriting.
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Play-based activities for both hands, for ages 3 to 5.
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Added Oct 26 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Boat BuildBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Oct 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Hair SalonBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityYou'll need: Beads · Bowl · Crayons · Egg Carton · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners
Added Oct 6 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Mountain ClimbBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Blocks · Stuffed Animal
Added Oct 6 · Ages 3 to 5Heavy Foil Bridge BalanceBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProximal StabilityYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Oct 5 · Ages 3 to 5Styrofoam Button BouquetBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Oct 1 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Cup Treasure GrabBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Container · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms
Added Sep 29 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Box Gear ShifterBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationSequencingYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Sep 27 · Ages 3+Silver Trap Button RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Bowl · Buttons · Masking Tape · Pencil · Tweezers
Added Sep 21 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Tape Hand ClapsBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Feather · Masking Tape
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Stocking Marble Zone TrapBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Clothespins · Marbles · Markers · Stockings
Added Sep 8 · Ages 3+Floating Balloon AnchorBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Balloon · Bucket · Paper Clips · String · Water
Added Sep 6 · Ages 3+Ribbon-Linked Clip PathBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspSequencingYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · 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 Bilateral Hand Use, we invite you to connect with us.
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