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 Aug 18 · Ages 3 to 5Pincer PenguinBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessHand DexterityIn-hand Manipulation+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Pom-poms · Wiggle Eyes
Added Aug 14 · Ages 3+Acorn StamperBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+11 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Q-Tips · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint
Added Aug 7 · Ages 3+Rainbow of SkillsBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Paper Plate · Pen · Scissors
Added Aug 4 · Ages 3+Fruit BuildingBilateral Hand UseTripod GraspYou'll need: Fruit · Toothpicks
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3+Lacing PicturesBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningPincer GraspSequencingYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Lace
Added Jul 29 · Ages 3+Fine Motor Marble MazeBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger IsolationVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Marbles · Scissors · Straws · Ziplock Bag
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3+Paper Roll CaterpillarBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Felt · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Forky from Toy StoryBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Scissors · Spoon · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jul 5 · Ages 3+Colorful Flower ArtBilateral Hand UseCuttingVisual MotorYou'll need: Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper
Added Jun 29 · Ages 3+Marble Painting The American FlagBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Container · Marbles · Masking Tape · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Jun 25 · Ages 3+Caterpillar ClipsBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tweezers · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Cut the LineBilateral Hand UseCuttingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Index Cards · Markers · Ruler · Scissors · StickersWhile 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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