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 Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Cutting Dr. Seuss’s HatBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Paper · Pencil · Scissors · Stickers
Added Jan 27 · Ages 3+Tracing StencilsBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationPre Writing+2 moreYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Construction Paper · Finger Paint
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3 to 5Candy CaneBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Dec 3 · Ages 3+Christmas Circles TreeBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Pen
Added Nov 10 · Ages 3+Clothespin TurkeyBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Oct 15 · Ages 1 to 5Fall Crunchy ArtBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionSensory ProcessingTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Leaves · Markers
Added Sep 24 · Ages 6+Construction Paper GuitarBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · Pencil · Scissors · String
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Make a PuzzleBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Paper · Ruler · Scissors
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3+Clothespins ButterflyBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paint Brush · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Sep 16 · Ages 3+Paper ChainBilateral Hand UseCuttingSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Sep 9 · Ages 3+Fine Motor Beads KidsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Aug 31 · Ages 3+Paper FlowerBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Baking Cups · Pipe CleanersWhile 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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