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 Dec 14 · Ages 3+Paper Star FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 30 · Ages 6+Felt BirdBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+2 moreYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Felt · Glue · Scissors
Added Nov 29 · Ages 3+Fish BowlBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Sand · Scissors · Tissue Paper · Yarn
Added Nov 28 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll SheepBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Glue · Masking Tape · Paint Brush · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 27 · Ages 3+Egg Carton FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 22 · Ages 3+Feel the TurkeyBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlPincer GraspSensory Processing+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Craft Sticks · Feather · Felt · Glue · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · Scissors · Velcro · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 21 · Ages 3 to 5Mac and ShakeBilateral Hand UseFinger TranslationHand Arches/SeparationIntrinsic Muscle Development+2 moreYou'll need: Beans · Coins · Container · Hole Puncher · Macaroni
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Squirt Till it DropsBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer GraspYou'll need: Bucket · Container · Ping Pong Ball · Shaving Cream · Squirt Bottle · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Textured Paper PaintingBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Finger Paint · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Scissors · Squirt Bottle · Tempera Paint · Water
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5Sensory SaladBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger StrengthPincer Grasp+3 moreYou'll need: Blocks · Bowl · Construction Paper · Paper Plate · Pom-poms · Scissors · Straws · Tongs
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Snack TimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlSequencingYou'll need: Bowl · Fruit · Knife · Milk · Mixing Bowl · Pudding · Spoon · Vanilla Wafers
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3+Colorful BookmarkBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Markers · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue Paper · YarnWhile 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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