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 Feb 14 · Ages 3+Noodle Notch Shelf BuildBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer ControlYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Knife · Pom-poms · Pool Noodle
Added Feb 13 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Tunnel GuideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ping Pong Ball
Added Feb 10 · Ages 3+Banded Bottle Bean SliderBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beans · Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
Added Feb 9 · Ages 3+Resistance Fold & Tweeze ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Sequins · Tweezers
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 3+Heavy Paper Link BuildersBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
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+Layered Card Clip TowerBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips
Added Feb 8 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Piercing Garden PushBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Felt · 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 Bilateral Hand Use, we invite you to connect with us.
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