Fairytale Beginning Scissor Skills

Build hand strength and introduce cutting and scissors with the Fairytale Beginning Scissor Skills Pack. This no-prep printable set of cutting strips and shapes is perfect for occupational therapy, fine motor centers, or early childhood classrooms.

What’s Inside:

• Progressive cutting strips that follow a developmentally appropriate sequence of skill development
• Thumb placement guides for the supporting hands
• Left-handed and right-handed options as well as no hand preference options
• Seasonal cut-out shapes for extra and more advanced practice

Why Teachers Love It:

• Clear instructions and visual guides make it easy to teach proper scissor grip and supporting hand placement
• Supports pre-writing readiness and fine motor development
• Fun, seasonal pictures keep learners motivated
• Detailed lesson plans that walk you step-by-step through introducing and using scissors with young learners and links to our favorite scissor options
  

How to Use:
Print the strips, cut into sections, and guide students to follow the dotted lines. Transition to shapes and seasonal cutouts as skills improve.

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