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.
Added Mar 13 · Ages 3+Spoon Glide SeesawBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Spoon
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Paper Plate PulleyBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Hole Puncher · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · String
Added Mar 8 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Button LinkBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 7 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Ribbon SliderBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Mar 5 · Ages 3+Card Link ArchBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer ControlYou'll need: Index Cards · Paper Clips · Paper Cup
Added Mar 4 · Ages 3+Woven Stick BridgeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 3 · Ages 3+Cup Ring ConnectorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Cliff ClimberBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Shoe Box
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3 to 5Hanger Bead ElevatorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Clothespins · Hanger · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 25 · Ages 6+Sturdy Newspaper BridgeBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Newspaper
Added Feb 24 · Ages 3+Aluminum Foil Pincer BoatsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Plastic Container · Tweezers · Water
Added Feb 24 · Ages 1 to 5Ribbon Rescue Basket MissionBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Basket · Ribbon · Stuffed AnimalWhile 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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