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 22 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Slot TongsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tongs
Added Jan 22 · Ages 3+Plate Rim Precision TweezeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Markers · Paper Plate · Tweezers
Added Jan 21 · Ages 3 to 5Resistance Tear PushBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Lid · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tee LacingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container
Added Jan 20 · Ages 3+Clip Line TreasureBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Clips · Scissors · String
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3 to 5Pom-Pom Skewer PushBilateral Hand UseForce GradingPincer GraspYou'll need: Plastic Container · Playdough · Pom-poms · Q-Tips
Added Jan 19 · Ages 3+Felt Tapestry PushBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3+Foam Fortress CutBilateral Hand UseCuttingMotor PlanningYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3 to 5Resistant Card Weave PullBilateral Hand UseGraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3 to 5Tension Tube PushBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3 to 5Taut String Barrier PushBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · String
Added Jan 17 · Ages 6+Q-Tip Basket WeaveBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Markers · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors · YarnWhile 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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