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 Feb 21 · Ages 3+Pom pom BirdBilateral Hand UseCuttingGraspHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Pom-poms · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Recycled Jug CatcherBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/Separation+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Milk Container · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3+Motor SpiderBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Paint Brush · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Mixed ClothespinsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Crayons · Markers
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Ice Cream ScooperBilateral Hand UseActivities of daily living (ADL)CuttingEye-Hand Coordination+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Ice Cream Scoop · Masking Tape · Playdough · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Clip the KitesBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper Clips · Scissors
Added Dec 22 · Ages 3 to 5Small Button BoxBilateral Hand UseActivities of daily living (ADL)Hand DexterityIn-hand Manipulation+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Coins · Container · Scissors · Velcro
Added Dec 21 · Ages 3+Cut Me a SliceBilateral Hand UseCuttingVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Dec 19 · Ages 3 to 5Fall LeavesBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineCuttingFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tongs
Added Dec 18 · Ages 3+Wind SockBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · String · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 17 · Ages 3+Beads for AllBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFinger TranslationHand Arches/Separation+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Lace
Added Dec 15 · Ages 3+Feed the BallBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthFinger TranslationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Coins · Tennis BallWhile 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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