Scissor Cutting

Most kids are excited to learn how to cut with scissors. Cutting with scissors can be a huge challenge for children. There are many components to cutting with scissors and a developmental progression for scissor skills. For instance, children must have adequate muscle strength in the hand to sequence opening and closing of the scissors, maintain a thumb-up position on the scissors and with the helper hand, learn how to use their helper hand to follow along when cutting, and maintain good eye-hand coordination for precision. It's not easy! By following the suggested steps below, your child will have the chance to learn how to develop scissor skills properly so they can feel confident in their abilities and cut away masterful pieces.