Cut the Line

Cut the Line

Purpose

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

Skills Targeted

Bilateral Hand Use Cutting

Materials Needed

Construction Paper Index Cards Markers Ruler Scissors Stickers

Activity Steps

Use the ruler to draw 4 inch thick 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.

Cut The Line activity
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