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 Jun 1 · Ages 3+Thumb Flick Target GameBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer Control+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Index Cards · Masking Tape · Plastic Container
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Coil Wrap PrecisionBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added May 10 · Ages 3+Foil Comet TossBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Masking Tape · String
Added May 5 · Ages 3 to 5Twisty Cap MatchBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm Supination+4 moreYou'll need: Bottle · Buttons · Markers · Plastic Container
Added May 2 · Ages 3+Confetti RainmakersBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Cup · Tongs
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Foil River Rock TossBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Plastic Container
Added Mar 15 · Ages 3 to 5Plate Cymbal MarchBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlSequencing+1 moreYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3 to 5Squeeze Noodle MakerBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthForearm Pronation+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Plate · Playdough · Ziplock Bag
Added Feb 10 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Shape RescueBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor Planning+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Index Cards · Masking Tape
Added Feb 1 · Ages 1 to 3Fuzzy Stick PostboxBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Pipe Cleaners
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3 to 5Rainbow Tissue JarBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Jar · 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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