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.
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Play-based activities for both hands, for ages 3 to 5.
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Added Apr 23 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Dinner PrepBilateral Hand UseGraspSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Knife · Paper Plate · Pool Noodle
Added Apr 22 · Ages 1 to 5Rainbow Ribbon SpoolBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Ribbon · Spoon
Added Apr 20 · Ages 3 to 5Cosmic Tissue Bottle PushBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Balloon Treasure PeelBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3+Fire Breathing Dragon TubeBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3 to 5Cardboard Coin SlideBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer ControlYou'll need: Cardboard · Coins · Masking Tape · Paper Cup · Scissors
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead Zip-LineBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 14 · Ages 3+Silver Foil Starry NightBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Cardboard · Golf Ball Tees · Masking Tape
Added Apr 13 · Ages 1 to 5Secret Ribbon Loop TunnelBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Boxes · Masking Tape · Ribbon · Scissors · Stickers
Added Apr 12 · Ages 3+Foil Pan Hockey ChallengeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Blocks · Craft Sticks · Marbles · Masking Tape
Added Apr 11 · Ages 3+Beaded Cup Wind ChimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Scissors · Stickers · StringWhile 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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