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If you have ever watched a young child attempt to cut a piece of paper, you may notice they immediately turn their wrist downward with their thumb pointing down to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Holding a scissors downward is very common and can be habit-forming. Once a child becomes comfortable with holding the scissors upside down while cutting, it’s much more difficult to coach them to turn their wrist upward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStay near the child when fostering scissor skills development so you are able to correct their form as they experiment with cutting paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE BEST SCISSORS TRICK EVER:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Using a washable marker, draw a smiley face on the child’s thumb nail. Show the child that when their wrist is turned the correct way, the smiley face will be looking up and smiling at them! When they are cutting, they must always be able to see the smiley face.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are oodles of products on the market made to help kids develop scissor skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The LOOP SCISSORS<\/a> is my all time favorite training scissors for kids who can’t quite figure out how to hold a traditional scissors but are eager to cut paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The LOOP SCISSORS<\/a> allows a child to practice the form and general motion of cutting and gives them a greater chance at success. Greater success equals motivation to keep trying. <\/strong>With the loop scissors, a child doesn’t need to worry about which fingers go in which holes. The grip requires a simple open hand grasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping frustration to a minimum is key when helping kids learn how to cut. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n Here are a few scissor skills activities you can try with your group to introduce scissors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip #1: <\/strong>If you don’t have a sensory table, you can use an under-the-bed storage (shallow) Rubbermaid tub\/bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip#2:<\/strong> If your program consists of toddlers and<\/em> preschoolers, you will need to be mindful of where this activity is located. Only kids who are showing signs of scissor-readiness should be allowed to work at this cutting station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supplies You Will Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation & How-To:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This activity is a great way to allow kids time to practice a new skill in a way that is fun and meaningful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supplies You Will Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation & How-To:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best ways to allow young kids to freely practice cutting is to purchase some dough scissors<\/a> and let them cut-cut-cut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Help kids roll out play-doh snakes (skinny rolls of dough). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hold the play-doh snake so it is dangling in front of them and allow them time to practice snipping the ‘snake’ into tiny pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids love this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click HERE <\/a>for my favorite homemade play-doh recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n While we’re on the topic of teaching kids how to use supplies? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try these great ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"close](\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3979-400x300.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTRAINING SCISSORS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WHY THE LOOP SCISSORS IS THE BEST TRAINING SCISSORS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CUTTING AT THE SENSORY TABLE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nCONFETTI FACTORY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nCUTTING PLAY-DOH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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