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 9 · Ages 3+Beaded Plate Hair StylistBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 8 · Ages 3+Straw Pipe Cleaner ArchitectBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityMotor PlanningYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Apr 8 · Ages 1 to 5Masking Tape Web BridgeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Masking Tape · Shoe Box · Stuffed Animal
Added Apr 7 · Ages 3+Sparkly Pipe Cleaner SpectaclesBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Apr 6 · Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Added Apr 6 · Ages 6+Cardboard Whiz SpinnerBilateral Hand UseWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Scissors · Yarn
Added Apr 5 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Water
Added Apr 3 · Ages 3+Secret Cardboard Window LatchesBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Index Cards · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Clips · Stickers
Added Apr 3 · Ages 1 to 5Stocking Bean Bag RescueBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Bean Bag · Stockings
Added Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors
Added Mar 30 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pan Color PondBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Bowl · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Paper Cup · Water
Added Mar 29 · Ages 3+Balloon Cup WobbleBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlProximal StabilityYou'll need: Baking Cups · Balloon · Beads · Bowl · Masking Tape · TweezersWhile 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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