Tuesday, June 28, 2022

How to Encourage Scissor Cutting Practice

It is no secret that the proper development of fine motor skills is important for children. 

They need these skills for daily tasks such as writing, brushing teeth, and getting dressed. 

And while there are many ways to help children develop fine motor skills, one fun way is through scissor cutting practice. It needs regular practice.

Make sure to encourage your child to practice cutting with scissors on a regular basis! It has a lot of benefits.

Let your child practice scissor cutting and have fun. 

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How to Encourage Scissor Cutting Practice

Scissor cutting requires the use of small muscles in the hand and fingers. 

This helps strengthen the muscles, which leads to improved dexterity and control.

In order to cut properly with scissors, kids must learn how to hold them correctly

This involves a good grasp as well as some finger coordination. 

Both of these things will help improve a child’s overall hand strength and control.

Cutting also requires visual-motor coordination – meaning kids have to be able to see what they are doing while also using their hands (and fingers in a coordinated way).

Again, this helps improve overall hand-eye coordination and muscle control/strength.

Start with simple cuts and work your way up to more complex shapes. 



As kids practice cutting with scissors, they will also likely experiment with different types of cuts (eg, zig-zags, curves). 


This not only helps them become better at using scissors but also develops their ability to plan and execute movements – an important skill for daily living tasks like writing or getting dressed independently.  Plus, it’s just plain fun!

Scissor cutting is a great way for children to develop strong fine motor skills

Practice makes perfect, so the more your child cuts, the better they will get at it. 

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