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.
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Play-based activities for both hands, for ages 3 to 5.
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Added Jan 17 · Ages 6+Q-Tip Basket WeaveBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningSequencingYou'll need: Markers · Plastic Container · Q-Tips · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 17 · Ages 3+Foil Rod RollerBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Container · Craft Sticks · Markers
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3 to 5Banded Post StretchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3 to 5Twist Cap Treasure DropBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Plastic Container
Added Jan 16 · Ages 3+Cardboard Clip SculptureBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Paper Clips · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Resistance UnwindBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Jan 15 · Ages 3 to 5Putty Pat PaintersBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Theraputty
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Pop Thread MazeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Golf Ball Tees · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Ripped Line ArtBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Plastic Container
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Taped String SnippingBilateral Hand UseCuttingProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Clothespin Weight TowerBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Foam Sheets · Plastic Container · Pom-poms
Added Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Ring DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · 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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