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.
OTPlan at Home book
Play-based activities for both hands, for ages 3 to 5.
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Added Dec 12 · Ages 3 to 5Mummy Toy WrapBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Masking Tape · Stuffed Animal · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 11 · Ages 6+Web Lacing RescueBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationSequencingYou'll need: Cardboard · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Dec 11 · Ages 3+Noodle Chop SortBilateral Hand UseCuttingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Knife · Markers · Pool Noodle · Scissors
Added Dec 7 · Ages 3+Tee Punch GardenBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Pipe Cleaners
Added Dec 5 · Ages 3+Pom-Pom Popper Target GameBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Balloon · Bucket · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Dec 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foam Monster FeedBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3+Stick Weave LoomBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough
Added Nov 23 · Ages 6+Paper Plate FortressBilateral Hand UseHand DexteritySequencingYou'll need: Index Cards · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Cardboard Punch ArtBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Nov 16 · Ages 3+Bubble Wrap Architect ChallengeBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningProprioceptionYou'll need: Boxes · Bubble Wrap · Craft Sticks · Pencil · Scissors
Added Nov 9 · Ages 3 to 5Felt Slot FeedBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Nov 8 · Ages 6+Slot & Stitch SculptureBilateral Hand UseHand StrengthMotor PlanningYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · 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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