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 Feb 2 · Ages 3+Pickup Relay GamesCuttingFinger StrengthGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Bucket · Container · Marbles · Tongs
Added Jan 8 · Ages 3 to 5Candy CaneCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Straws
Added Dec 3 · Ages 3+Christmas Circles TreeCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Pen
Added Nov 10 · Ages 3+Catch the TurkeyCuttingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer Grasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Oct 6 · Ages 3+Tactile BowlCuttingPincer GraspTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Glue · Water · Yarn
Added Sep 24 · Ages 6+Construction Paper GuitarCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Hole Puncher · Markers · Masking Tape · Pen · Pencil · Scissors · String
Added Sep 21 · Ages 3 to 5Feed MeCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationMotor Planning+3 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Cotton Balls · Macaroni · Marbles · Markers · Scissors · Shoe Box · Tongs
Added Sep 19 · Ages 3+Make a PuzzleCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Paper · Ruler · Scissors
Added Sep 17 · Ages 3+Clothespins ButterflyCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paint Brush · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Sep 16 · Ages 3+Paper ChainCuttingBilateral Hand UseSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Stapler
Added Aug 28 · Ages 3+Cherry GraspCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationIntrinsic Muscle Development+3 moreYou'll need: Bucket · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Aug 14 · Ages 3+Acorn StamperCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+11 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Q-Tips · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera PaintWhile 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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