Bilateral Hand Use - Page 34 of 93

The Bubble Wrap Printmaker

Steps:

Lay a sheet of bubble wrap on the table.
Choose one color of tempera paint.
Use the paint brush to cover the bubbles with paint.
Place a clean sheet of paper on top of the wet bubbles.
Press your hands firmly over the whole paper.
Carefully peel the paper back to see the bubble pattern.
Repeat with a new color to layer the prints!

Safety Tip:
Paint can be slippery on plastic surfaces. Always supervise your child to ensure they stay safely seated while working.

Foil Pan Table Skater

Steps:

Use masking tape to create a winding track on a table.
Use markers to draw arrows on the tape to show the way.
Place two sponges inside the aluminium foil pan for hand cushions.
Have your child stand and place one hand on each sponge.
Ask them to slide the pan along the tape path.
They should follow the curves without lifting the pan.
Encourage them to reach far to the left and right.

Safety Tip:
Make sure the table is at a comfortable height for your child to lean on safely.

Balloon Haircut Day

Steps:

Blow up a balloon and tie it securely.
Draw a funny face on the balloon using markers.
Cut several long pieces of yarn hair.
Tape the yarn hair to the top of the balloon.
Secure the balloon to a wall or door using masking tape at your child’s chest height.
Encourage your child to use safety scissors to trim the yarn hair.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child while they are using scissors. If the balloon pops, pick up the pieces immediately. Broken balloon pieces are a choking hazard.

Sticky Twig Nest Builder

Steps:

Wrap a piece of masking tape around the end of a small branch with the sticky side facing out.
Spread colorful feathers, yarn, and small pieces of construction paper on a table.
Help your child hold the branch firmly at the clean end.
Ask them to press the sticky end down onto the items to pick them up.
Once the twig is covered, they must use their fingers to peel the items off.
Place the rescued items into a plastic container to build a soft bird nest.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they handle small twigs or branches to prevent any pokes or scratches. Ensure the yarn pieces are short to avoid any tangling.

Beaded Joint Dancer

Steps:

Draw a person or animal on construction paper with markers.
Cut out the head, body, and limbs as separate pieces.
Use a hole puncher to make a hole at each limb joint.
Punch matching holes on the shoulders and hips of the body.
Thread a piece of yarn through the holes to join pieces.
Tie the yarn loosely so the dancer can move its limbs.
Slide beads onto the yarn ends to add color and weight.
Use masking tape to hang your dancer on a door.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they use a hole puncher to prevent finger pinches. Keep small beads away from younger siblings to avoid choking.