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 7 · Ages 3 to 5Slot Stuff HedgehogBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Pocket Post OfficeBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tongs
Added Jan 6 · Ages 3 to 5Fence Post PushBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 5 · Ages 3+Line Up ClipsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · String
Added Jan 4 · Ages 3+Finger Path PlacementsBilateral Hand UseHand Arches/SeparationPincer GraspYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Pom-poms
Added Jan 1 · Ages 6+Cardboard Link StructuresBilateral Hand UseCuttingMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Dec 27 · Ages 3+Card Scroll BuildersBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pencil · Stickers
Added Dec 25 · Ages 3+Lid Lacing ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Dec 24 · Ages 3+Clip Chain CreationBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Markers · Paper Clips · String · Yarn
Added Dec 23 · Ages 3+Band Launcher TargetBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-poms
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Precision Button DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors
Added Dec 12 · Ages 3 to 5Mummy Hand WrapBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Tissue PaperWhile 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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