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 Jan 8 · Ages 6+Card Flipper LaunchCuttingFine Motor ControlPincer ControlYou'll need: Beads · Craft Sticks · Index Cards · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 8 · Ages 6+Foam Sheet ArchitectCuttingBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Markers · Plastic Container · Scissors
Added Jan 1 · Ages 6+Cardboard Link StructuresCuttingBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Scissors
Added Dec 11 · Ages 3+Noodle Chop SortCuttingBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Knife · Markers · Pool Noodle · Scissors
Added Jun 11 · Ages 6+Fringe Card WeaveCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Scissors · Yarn
Added Mar 6 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Roll Snip MonsterCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Jun 17 · Ages 3+Flying UnicornCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Hole Puncher · Paper · Paper Plate · Scissors · String
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5“The Claw”CuttingBilateral Hand UseGraspWrist Extension+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Boxes · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Stapler · Yarn
Added Apr 19 · Ages 3 to 5Cooking French FriesCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Markers · Scissors · Tongs
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3+Build with MeCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual Motor+1 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Scissors
Added Apr 3 · Ages 3+Snowflake SistersCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper · Salt · Sand · Scissors
Added Mar 2 · Ages 3 to 5Cutting Dr. Seuss’s HatCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Paper · Pencil · Scissors · StickersWhile 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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