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 Aug 31 · Ages 3 to 5Spaghetti Baking Cup ForestBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Playdough · Spaghetti
Added Aug 29 · Ages 1 to 5Sticker Puppet RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Markers · Paper Bag · Stickers
Added Aug 21 · Ages 3 to 5Taped Paper Roll Wind-UpBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Yarn
Added Aug 19 · Ages 3 to 5Confetti Cupcake DecoratorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer ControlYou'll need: Baking Cups · Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper · Tongs
Added Aug 17 · Ages 3+Rainbow Ribbon Wall WeaveBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 15 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Caterpillar MatchBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Clothespins · Markers
Added Aug 9 · Ages 3 to 5Ribbon Ring SqueezeBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Scissors
Added Aug 6 · Ages 3 to 5Foam Garden Button PushBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Buttons · Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Shimmering Foil Scale MatchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Aug 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foil Bead Wrap RescueBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Beads · Bowl · Tray
Added Jul 29 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Bottle Bead RollBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jul 25 · Ages 3+Balloon Bead Balance MissionBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Beads · Bowl · TweezersWhile 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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