Learning to hold scissors correctly and guide them along a line while holding the paper steady with the other hand. This combines hand strength with coordination.
Added Aug 25 · Ages 3+Pincer Mask MakerCuttingPincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Paper Bag · Scissors · Sequins
Added Jun 30 · Ages 3 to 5Shiny Foil Crown CrimpCuttingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Apr 30 · Ages 3+Blooming Paper Water LilyCuttingFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Water
Added Apr 27 · Ages 3+Growing Newspaper TreeCuttingBilateral Hand UseSequencingYou'll need: Masking Tape · Newspaper · Scissors
Added Feb 20 · Ages 3+Hanger Puppet ParadeCuttingCrossing MidlinePincer GraspYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Hanger · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Balloon Haircut DayCuttingBilateral Hand UseProximal StabilityYou'll need: Balloon · Markers · Masking Tape · Scissors · Yarn
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3 to 5Masking Tape Web RescueCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthYou'll need: Basket · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stuffed Animal
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3+Paper Plate Ring TossCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Scissors
Added Feb 14 · Ages 3+Noodle Notch Shelf BuildCuttingBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Knife · Pom-poms · Pool Noodle
Added Feb 4 · Ages 3+Foam Spike Pom-Pom InsertCuttingBilateral Hand UsePincer ControlYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Markers · Masking Tape · Pom-poms · Scissors
Added Jan 18 · Ages 3+Foam Fortress CutCuttingBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Markers · Scissors
Added Jan 14 · Ages 3 to 5Taped String SnippingCuttingBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Masking Tape · Scissors · YarnWhile 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 Cutting, we invite you to connect with us.
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