Scissors, Pencils, & More
Preschool & Kindergarten
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The ability to cut paper or other projects is dependent on well developed bilateral skills (The ability of the student to manipulate an object such as scissors in one hand and stabilize an object with the other hand such as paper).
There is a lot of fine motor growth in the preschool and kindergarten years. This is a typical progression of pencil grasp.
The grasps on the side often suggest decreased muscle tone in the wrist or hand. Consider some of the strengthening games/ activities paired with adaptations to encourage "correct practice".
First Steps to support a struggling student
Why Vertical surfaces are helpful
how to make a weighted writing tool
DIY Fine Motor Supports
How to make loop scissors (requires special tools- not for students to build)
How do we know the supports are working?
Please select 1-3 supports and implement them for 3 weeks while tracking the student's response. This data will help adjust supports and during the evaluation process if that is a necessary step.
Please explore the "At Home" section of the website for helpful ideas that can be shared with families.
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