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 6 · Ages 3 to 5Buggy Rope SlideBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Rope
Added May 5 · Ages 3+Ribbon Twirl SpinnerBilateral Hand UseForearm PronationForearm SupinationYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Pencil · Ribbon · Scissors
Added May 5 · Ages 6+Bottle Galaxy WeaverBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beads · Bottle · Hole Puncher · Index Cards · Markers · Yarn
Added May 3 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Target DiscBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger IsolationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added May 2 · Ages 3+Static Magic Paper LiftBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Balloon · Bowl · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added May 1 · Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Ribbon TangleBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Ribbon
Added Apr 28 · Ages 3+Balloon Powered Foil BoatBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Balloon · Masking Tape · Straws · Water
Added Apr 27 · Ages 3+Growing Newspaper TreeBilateral Hand UseCuttingSequencingYou'll need: Masking Tape · Newspaper · Scissors
Added Apr 26 · Ages 6+Tension Track Ball GlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Ruler · Scissors · String
Added Apr 26 · Ages 3 to 5Baking Cup Button SlotBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Baking Cups · Buttons · Cardboard · Glue · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 25 · Ages 3+Cosmic Pincer Star WeaveBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stickers · Yarn
Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Dinner PrepBilateral Hand UseGraspSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Knife · Paper Plate · Pool NoodleWhile 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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