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 Jan 31 · Ages 3 to 5Sponge Edge Clip MatchBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Markers · Plastic Container · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 31 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn UnravelBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Blocks · Playdough · Yarn
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Tear & Thread Cardboard ChainBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 30 · Ages 3+Wet Sponge Kernel RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Bowl · Container · Corn Kernels · Sponge · Tongs · Water
Added Jan 28 · Ages 3+Resistant Cardboard Push PucksBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Q-Tips · Sponge · Water
Added Jan 26 · Ages 3+Felt Maze Nut GrabBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Felt · Markers · Masking Tape · Nuts and Bolts · Plastic Container · Tongs
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistance Stick TangleBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Playdough · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Resistant Yarn Unwind ChallengeBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProximal StabilityYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Glue · Playdough · Sequins · Yarn
Added Jan 25 · Ages 6+Cardboard Stick Weave ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3 to 5Water Pocket Clip BoatsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Container · Corn Kernels · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 23 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Stick PullBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Foam Fortress Pull-ApartBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Foam Sheets · Markers · 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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