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 25 · Ages 3+Cut Me a TreeCuttingBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Glue · Stickers
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5TP Roll SnakeCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+6 moreYou'll need: Buttons · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Q-Tips · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue Paper · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Pom pom BirdCuttingBilateral Hand UseGraspHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Pom-poms · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3+Recycled Jug CatcherCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/Separation+3 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Milk Container · Newspaper · Scissors · Stickers
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3+Motor SpiderCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlGrasp+3 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Paint Brush · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint
Added Jan 25 · Ages 3+Ice Cream ScooperCuttingActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseEye-Hand Coordination+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Container · Ice Cream Scoop · Masking Tape · Playdough · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tissue Paper
Added Jan 24 · Ages 3+Clip the KitesCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Markers · Paper Clips · Scissors
Added Dec 21 · Ages 3+Cut Me a SliceCuttingBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Paper Plate · Scissors
Added Dec 19 · Ages 3 to 5Fall LeavesCuttingBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Pen · Scissors · Tongs
Added Dec 18 · Ages 3+Wind SockCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlVisual MotorYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Glue · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · String · Tissue Paper
Added Dec 14 · Ages 3+Paper Star FishCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Scissors · Sequins · Stamps · Stickers · Tissue Paper · Tongs · Tweezers
Added Nov 30 · Ages 6+Felt BirdCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlMotor Planning+2 moreYou'll need: Cotton Balls · Felt · Glue · ScissorsWhile 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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