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 24 · Ages 3 to 5Straw NecklacesBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand Arches/SeparationPincer Control+1 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Scissors · Straws · String · Yarn
Added Jun 23 · Ages 3+Stick AnimalsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 17 · Ages 1 to 5Toss it Catch itBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationShoulder StrengthUpper Body StrengthYou'll need: Ball · Bean Bag · Blanket · Stuffed Animal
Added May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 15 · Ages 3 to 5Easter Eggs MatchBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Easter Eggs · Egg Carton · Markers · Paper · Scissors
Added Apr 13 · Ages 3+Hang Up a PatternBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Hanger · Index Cards · Paper · Stickers
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Mar 15 · Ages 3+Hats for AllBilateral Hand UseCuttingVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Lace · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Stapler
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Finger Puppet MouseBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 28 · Ages 3+Your Very Own Fish TankBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Oats · Scissors
Added Feb 25 · Ages 3+Cut Me a TreeBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCuttingFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Stickers
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Q-Tips · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper · Wiggle EyesWhile 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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