Description
Looking for a resource to help your preschool, kindergarten, or first-grade students master scissor skills with a fun, hands-on activity? This Scissor Skills Resource is crafted for occupational therapy students and designed to support bilateral hand use, engaging both left- and right-handed learners. Whether in OT sessions or the classroom, these activities promote fine motor, gross motor, and pre-writing skills. Plus, thumbprints guide students in maintaining the proper “thumbs-up” hand position!
Created by a COTA, this 21 page PDF will be delivered electronically following payment.
Key Features of the Scissor Skills Resource
- Thumbprint Guidance: Visual thumbprints help students maintain proper thumb-up positioning, encouraging correct hand placement.
- Linked Motor Activities: Each thumbprint pairs with a motor activity students complete after cutting.
- Diverse Cutting Practice: From simple lines to complex shapes, students can trace and cut for targeted skill development.
- Cost-Effective Printing: Black-and-white versions are available for every sheet.
What’s Included
- Left- and Right-Handed Cutting Strips: Options tailored to suit both left- and right-handed students.
- Bonus Assessment Pages: Extra pages to monitor progress and collect data on cutting skills.
- Leveled Worksheets: Cutting exercises with various shapes, straight lines, zig-zags, and curves for different skill levels.
- Color & Black-and-White Versions: Flexible options for your printing needs.
- No-Prep, Printable Format: Just print, slice in half, and start!
Ideal For
Students needing scissor skill practice
Developing pre-writing, fine motor, and gross motor skills
Occupational therapy sessions or classroom activities
Morning work or centers for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade
How to Use the Scissor Skills Resource
- Print and Slice: Print the pages, then slice them in half.
- Trace and Cut: Students trace the lines and follow thumbprints while cutting.
- Complete Exercises: Students can complete additional motor exercises before or after finishing the cutting tasks.
Helpful Tips
- Encourage Proper Arm Placement: Place a piece of paper under the student’s arm while cutting to help them keep their arm down and turn the paper instead of the scissors.
- Print on Cardstock: Cardstock is easier to grip, making it ideal for beginners learning scissor control.
- Challenge Students: Try having students complete each shape cutout with minimal waste—aiming for only one scrap piece left!
This resource is a versatile tool for fostering essential fine motor skills in a supportive, structured, and engaging way. 🖍️✂️
