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 Nov 6 · Ages 3+Cap Twister RingsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlForearm SupinationYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Nov 1 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Web SmashBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Tissue Paper
Added Oct 25 · Ages 1 to 5Playdough Candle PullBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Playdough
Added Sep 30 · Ages 3+Crumple Pin BowlingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Ball · Masking Tape · Paper · Paper Roll
Added Sep 16 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Tear PuzzleBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationHand Arches/Separation+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Stickers
Added Aug 29 · Ages 3+Noodle Mountain RollBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineProximal StabilityVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Knife · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Pool Noodle
Added Aug 22 · Ages 3 to 5Carousel Clip SpinBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Isolation+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil
Added Aug 19 · Ages 1 to 5Tower Sticker ChallengeBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Paper · Stickers
Added Aug 5 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Stick TwisterBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory Squeeze LinesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Rice · Scissors · Spoon · Tempera Paint · Ziplock Bag
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Shape PressBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Aug 2 · Ages 3+Stick Target LaunchBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Boxes · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Pom-pomsWhile 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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