How to Hold a Spoon and Fork - The OT Toolbox

How to Hold a Spoon and Fork - The OT Toolbox

Young children can learn to use a spoon by simply eating! But when fine motor, motor planning, or other considerations exist, this simple task can be very difficult. This video highlights 3 activity ideas to target the grasp patterns needed to hold and scoop with a spoon so a child can feed themselves. It's something most of us do daily without even thinking about how to hold a spoon, but for some individuals, this can be a real challenge! Targeting motor skills, eye-hand coordination, hand dominance, and fine motor control is essential! These activity ideas are some of an occupational therapist's favorite ways to teach self-feeding skills.

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