Everyday & School

Cutting

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.

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OTPlan at Home book

Scissor Skills at Home: 40 activities in one book

Play-based activities for snipping and cutting, for ages 3 to 5.

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Printable cutting pages, $6.99

Cutting activities

Newest first · 84 activities
Rainbow of SkillsAdded Aug 7 · Ages 3+Rainbow of SkillsCuttingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Paper Plate · Pen · ScissorsPaper Roll CaterpillarAdded Jul 13 · Ages 3+Paper Roll CaterpillarCuttingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlHand Dexterity+3 moreYou'll need: Felt · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle EyesColorful Flower ArtAdded Jul 5 · Ages 3+Colorful Flower ArtCuttingBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Tissue PaperCaterpillar ClipsAdded Jun 25 · Ages 3+Caterpillar ClipsCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Clothespins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Scissors · Tweezers · Wiggle EyesCut the LineAdded Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Cut the LineCuttingBilateral Hand UseYou'll need: Construction Paper · Index Cards · Markers · Ruler · Scissors · StickersStraw NecklacesAdded Jun 24 · Ages 3 to 5Straw NecklacesCuttingBilateral Hand UseHand Arches/SeparationPincer Control+1 moreYou'll need: Masking Tape · Scissors · Straws · String · Yarn
Paper Plate WebAdded May 14 · Ages 3+Paper Plate WebCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Hole Puncher · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · YarnPaper Bag FishAdded Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishCuttingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthGrasp+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · YarnHats for AllAdded Mar 15 · Ages 3+Hats for AllCuttingBilateral Hand UseVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Lace · Markers · Paper Plate · Scissors · StaplerTalking ScissorsAdded Mar 14 · Ages 3 to 5Talking ScissorsCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Construction Paper · ScissorsFinger Puppet MouseAdded Mar 9 · Ages 3+Finger Puppet MouseCuttingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle EyesYour Very Own Fish TankAdded Feb 28 · Ages 3+Your Very Own Fish TankCuttingBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthHand Arches/Separation+2 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Hole Puncher · Oats · Scissors

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