Scissors can be a scary thing for some parents, the idea of a wild-ling armed with two (semi)sharp blades… Try these tips for safe and educational projects that promote fine motor skills and the practical life skill of cutting!
Living Montessori Now gives a wonderful resource about why scissor skills are important and teaching ideas for parents and educators.
Help kids learn to follow a non-liner line with a dot and cut paper game.
Set up an invitation to play with a scissor cutting tray, great for hands-off exploration.
Another idea for recycled materials that will develop fine motor and practical life skills in your scissor cutting tray.
A box of recycled materials challenges finger strength, mobility, and fine motor skills.
A super simple straw cutting activity is basic enough for anyone to try.
It could not be easier! Try this cutting and shape recognition activity.
Stain glass butterfly art is a lovely art project that tests scissor and cutting skills.
Take scissors for a walk and test scissor skills in a nontraditional way by cutting outside.
Rest easy, if you just aren’t ready to give free range to your scissor wielding child, these substitute tools and activities can promote scissor skills without actually using scissors.