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 Nov 13 · Ages 3+Yarn PaintingBilateral Hand UseCuttingHand DexterityPincer Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Paper Cup · Paper Plate · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Yarn
Added Nov 13 · Ages 1 to 5Push InsBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+1 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Shoe Box
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Rainbow FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Scissors · Stickers · Tempera Paint
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Birthday CakeBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspProprioception+1 moreYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Playdough · Sequins · Straws · Theraputty
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Fall Foot TreeBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Therapy SnowmanBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Multi Step ShamrockBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+5 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Tissue Paper · Tongs
Added Nov 12 · Ages 3+Big Tac ToeBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthCrossing MidlineCutting+9 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+StickplaneBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthGrasp+6 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Craft Sticks · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Stickers · Tempera Paint
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+Sunflower HandprintBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+Busy BeeBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Paper Towels · Pom-poms · Scissors · Stapler · Tissue Paper
Added Oct 26 · Ages 3+Paper FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Glitter Glue · Glue · Markers · Paper Plate · Pom-poms · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · 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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