Cut the Line

Play time:
5 to 10 minutes
Setup:
5 minutes
Where:
Table
Cut the Line

Why it helps

This activity will help teach the child to control the direction of the scissors (cutting lines) and bilateral hand use.

Use the ruler and a thick marker to draw four lines across an index card.

At the edge of each line put a sticker and ask the child to cut along the line you drew all the way up to the sticker.

When the child is able to cut along an index card easily, repeat the activity using a paper.

These activities are for home practice and don't replace the guidance of a licensed therapist.