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.
Added May 23 · Ages 3 to 5Yarn Ring Orbit SliderBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 22 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Yarn HarpBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlinePincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 22 · Ages 3 to 5Finger Puppet Road TripBilateral Hand UseFinger IsolationVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Stickers
Added May 20 · Ages 3+Noodle Ring SpireBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Knife · Playdough · Pool Noodle · Wooden Sticks
Added May 18 · Ages 3+Taped Yarn Bridge PullBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Cup · Ping Pong Ball · Yarn
Added May 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Blast Ping Pong PathBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Balloon · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Scissors
Added May 12 · Ages 6+Balancing Cardboard BirdBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added May 12 · Ages 3+Button Anchor Wind-UpBilateral Hand UseForearm SupinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Buttons · Masking Tape · Milk Container · Rice · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 11 · Ages 3+Drawbridge Pulley MasterBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Paper Roll · Scissors · Yarn
Added May 10 · Ages 3+Masking Tape Spoon ScraperBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Spoon
Added May 9 · Ages 3+Rainbow Tissue WindmillBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlSequencingYou'll need: Beads · Masking Tape · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws · Tissue Paper
Added May 8 · Ages 1 to 5Hidden Meadow RescueBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Lid · Markers · Scissors · Stickers · Tissue PaperWhile 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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