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 3 · Ages 1 to 5Tape-Wrapped Block UnwindBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Tension Net DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners
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 2 · Ages 3+Tissue Paper Rope ArtBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container · Tissue Paper
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Grip & TransferBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Container · Cotton Balls · Food Coloring · Tongs · Water
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Cardboard Connector LinksBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3+Corner Fold & Weave PushBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Index Cards · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Feb 1 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Sponge Weight WeaveBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Container · Craft Sticks · Sponge · Water · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Tight Coil Ribbon WeaveBilateral Hand UseIn-hand ManipulationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Card Link TwisterBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Nuts and Bolts
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Weighted Reel RescueBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bean Bag · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pencil · Plastic Container · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Frame WeaveBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Cardboard · 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 Bilateral Hand Use, we invite you to connect with us.
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