Activity ideas to promote scissor skills

Spray bottles

Spray bottles offer the opportunity to strengthen hand muscles and practice the skill of hand separation,  which is necessary for cutting. 

Puppet play

Puppet play allows for controled opening and closing of the hand, just like using scissors.

Plastic scissors for playdough

Tape strips to a table top to increase scissor control.

Slime trays

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Caterpillar Garden

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