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 Aug 1 · Ages 3+Resistance Band RescueBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Arches/SeparationPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Jul 4 · Ages 3 to 5Stick Flag ThreadBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Jun 22 · Ages 6+Clip Straightener PostsBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Playdough
Added Jun 20 · Ages 3 to 5Tear Tape ArtBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added Jun 15 · Ages 3+Pillow Bridge BalanceBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Cup · Pillows
Added Jun 14 · Ages 3+Ribbon Ring TieBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Plastic Container · Ribbon
Added Jun 13 · Ages 1 to 5Squeeze Slot Mail DropBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand DexterityIntrinsic Muscle Development+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Jun 12 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Tape ReliefBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle Development+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Jun 8 · Ages 1 to 5Resistant Tear FeedBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthGraspProprioception+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Container · Masking Tape
Added Jun 5 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Forest BuildBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspProximal StabilityYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Pipe Cleaners · VelcroWhile 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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