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After many moons my preschooler is finally holding the scissors correctly in one hand instead of using both of his hands. This sometimes requires me to remind him but with practice I am sure it will become a natural position.
To encourage this behavior we do various cutting activities, just like today’s dot and cut!
Find more of our fine motor ideas here.
We started out with 4 blank sheets of paper then drew shapes on them. A spiral which my 5 year old dotted with blue paint. The dotting in itself is a fine motor skill because the child has to aim his dots onto the spiral.
I also made a zigzag page.
Then an arch way lined page.
As well as various size squares.
Once the dots were dry, which the first should be by the time you are done with page 4. We got a scissors out to practice our cutting.
Side note: I couldn’t find the kids smaller scissors for this activity as we are currently packing for a move next week! So my preschooler used a normal sized one. This IS a supervised activity.
The kids will either cut along the lines drawn or from dot to dot which ever is easier and grabs their fancy!
I particularly love how the spiral came out when cut! PRETTY!
The zigzags look like teeth!
Pin this Dot & Cut for later
Other great cutting resources to check out:
- The Ultimate Guide to Cutting Activities for Preschoolers from LalyMom
- Learning to Use Scissors from Craftulate
- I love Happy Hooligans scissor holding tip! So cute.
Need some more fine motor ideas?
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- Five Green and Speckled Frogs Fine Motor Activity from Craftulate
- Mini Sensory Bins For Fine Motor Skills And Play from Little Bins For Little Hands
- Fine Motor Feather Play from House of Burke
- A is for Apple CUT-punch-PASTE Craft from Lalymom
- Flubber Sensory Play with Fine Motor Skills from Still Playing School
amy short says
I love this activity. Can you tell me where to find small dot daubers? I have only been able to find full size bingo daubers.
Thanks,
Amy
Nicolette Roux says
I found these mini dot a dots! hope it helps http://amzn.to/1HT4TUS
Michelle says
Just love this idea and so easy to implement at home. I teach preschool and I too like to use lines I draw on paper to help little hands cut. It is a skill that needs to be practiced consistently to be mastered. I like how you added the colorful dots. Giving this post a shout out on this coming Tuesday Talk link-up of ours. Please visit my blog to read what I say about your creative way to teach children how to cut. Thank you for linking up with us.
Jess says
Great idea!
Jaimi@TheStayatHomeMomSurvivalGuide says
This is a very inventive idea! Perfect for preschoolers and cutting practice.
Jeanine says
This is fantastic! I have never seen anything like it. SOO simple, yet I am certain my youngster will have a blast doing this! TY for linking at HomeschoolCreations that’s how I found this post! Love this site btw
MichelleWillow says
Nice activity for little ones, includes two of their favs: scissors and paint! 🙂
Marie says
Pinned this right away. Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing. My little guy will love this! 🙂
Katie Pinch says
I love this activity! Way to incorporate so many different steps and skills in one activity!
Georgina @ Craftulate says
I like how quickly you could put this activity together if you needed something to occupy the kids.